Wheat berry and apple salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat berries 
• ½ tsp salt 
• 3 cups water 
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 cups finely chopped apple, preferably Cortland or Jonagold (skin on) 
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint 
• ½ cup finely chopped green onion 

Dressing:

• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 
• 2 Tbsp apple juice
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp finely minced fresh ginger 

Instructions

1. In glass or ceramic bowl, place wheat berries. Cover with 2 inches (5 cm) water and let sit overnight in refrigerator to soften. In morning, drain water. Place berries in small saucepan, add salt and 3 cups (750 mL) water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for about 45-55 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water and place berries in large mixing bowl.
2. Add celery, apples, mint and green onion and stir to combine.
3. In small bowl, whisk canola oil, vinegar, apple juice, honey and ginger together. Pour over salad. Flavours improve if salad is refrigerated for up to 4 hours prior to serving. 

Notes

Yield: 8 servings, Servings Size: 3/4 cup (175 mL).

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