Wheat Berry Salad With Artichokes And Cranberries

• 7 cups water
• 2 cups wheat berries
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add wheat berries and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 55-60 minutes or until softened. Drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine wheat berries and 1/2 cup Italian dressing. Cool.
3. Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cranberries, green and ripe olives, capers and basil. Pour remaining dressing over top; toss to coat. Season with pepper and remaining salt. Top with blue cheese.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/wheat-berry-salad-with-artichokes-and-cranberries/ (may not work)