Farm Family Recipes

• 3/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 2 celery stalks, diced small
• 2-3 scallions, diced
• 1 apple (your choice) cut into 1/4 inch or so cubes
• a little diced red onion - I only use a few Tbls, worth
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup dried (diced up) pineapple - if you'd like
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - or any kind of nut
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup hard wheat berries
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple or orange juice
• 2 Tbls rice vinegar
• 2 Tbls agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup

Place wheatberries in a pan and cover with water by a little more than an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover, simmer for 50-60 minutes. Or until berries are tender. Add more water during cooking time if needed. Place wheatberries in a pan and cover with water by a little more than an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover, simmer for 50-60 minutes. Or until berries are tender. Add more water during cooking time if needed. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the oil, juice, rice vinegar, sweetener, salt and pepper. Set this aside. Once the berries are cooked, drain any excess water then place wheatberries in a large bowl. Add 1/2 the dressing and stir, let it sit until wheatberries have cooled to room temperature. Once that happens, stir in the rest of the ingredients and dressing, toss gently. Serve cold! Yum!!