Wheat Berry Salad Recipe DrAyala

• 1/2 cup wheat berries, soaked overnight
• 1 large ripe mango (can be replaced with oranges or persimmon), cut into cubes
• 3-4 celery stalks, with the fibery outer parts peeled and diced
• 10 dates, pitted and finely chopped (can be replaced by another dried fruit)
• A handful of nuts, such as roasted almonds, candied pecans or walnuts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 sprig of thyme, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of a fine sweet and interesting marmaladeI use organic Adriatic fig spread (sold at Whole Foods)

1. Cook the wheat berries by covering them with two inches of water, then bring them to a boil, lower the temperature to simmer, and cook until chewyabout 20-30 minutes.
2. Drain and let cool
3. Add all other salad ingredients besides nuts
4. Combine dressing ingredients
5. Add the nuts and dressing right before serving

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/wheat-berry-salad-26986 (may not work)