Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad
Discover a modern twist on a classic favorite with this Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad, a hearty and wholesome dish that’s perfect for lunches, potlucks, or as a side for your next gathering. Tender, nutty wheat berries form the base of this nutrient-packed salad, complemented by the crisp sweetness of diced red and green apples, juicy seedless grapes, and crunchy celery. Toasted walnuts add a rich, nutty depth, while a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, a hint of mayonnaise, honey, and zesty lemon juice ties everything together. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just about an hour, this make-ahead recipe is a refreshing, high-fiber option that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 red apple
- 1 green apple
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 2 celery stalks
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the wheat berries under cold water. Add them to a medium-sized pot with 4 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until the wheat berries are tender yet chewy.
Once cooked, drain the wheat berries and rinse them under cold water. Set them aside to cool completely.
Meanwhile, dice the red and green apples into small bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on. Slice the grapes in half, and thinly slice the celery stalks.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool and then roughly chop.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled wheat berries, diced apples, sliced grapes, celery, and chopped walnuts.
Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Toss lightly to combine.
Serve the Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1411 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.4 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2554 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
