This Wheat Berry Salad with Walnuts, Dates, and Celery offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a perfect dish for any meal. The chewy wheat berries are complemented by crunchy walnuts, sweet dates, and crisp celery, all tossed in a tangy sherry vinegar and orange juice dressing. Nutty, sweet, and refreshing, this salad is both wholesome and satisfying—ideal for a light lunch or a nutritious side dish.
Wheat Berry Salad with Walnuts, Dates, and Celery
4
servings15
minutes1
hour300
kcalEarthy-flavored, chewy wheat berries are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and disease-fighting compounds called lignans.
Ingredients
1 cup Wheat Berries
1 teaspoon Honey
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
2 Stalks Celery
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Chopped Dates
Directions
- Rinse the wheat berries under cold water.
- In a medium pot, combine the wheat berries with water and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are tender but still chewy. You may need to add extra water if it evaporates during cooking.
- Once done, drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
- While the wheat berries are cooling, chop the walnuts, dates, and celery.
- If you like, toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant to enhance their flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled wheat berries, walnuts, dates, celery, and fresh parsley (if using).
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired).
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Nutrition Breakdown (per serving):
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 50gFiber: 7g
Sugars: 20g (mostly from dates)
Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 20mg (varies depending on the salt added)
Potassium: 400mg
Vitamin A: 5% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin C: 10% of the DV
Calcium: 4% of the DV
Iron: 10% of the DV
Enjoy this Wheat Berry Salad with Walnuts, Dates, and Celery—a delicious, nutritious, and satisfying dish that brings together a perfect balance of hearty grains, crunchy walnuts, sweet dates, and fresh celery. Whether as a light lunch, a side dish, or a meal prep favorite, this salad offers great flavor, texture, and a healthy dose of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Easy to prepare and even better when made ahead, it’s a wonderful addition to any table.
Happy cooking, and enjoy every bite!
Wheat Berry Salad with Walnuts, Dates, and Celery
4
servings15
minutes1
hour300
kcalEarthy-flavored, chewy wheat berries are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and disease-fighting compounds called lignans.
Ingredients
1 cup Wheat Berries
1 teaspoon Honey
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
2 Stalks Celery
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Chopped Dates
Directions
- Rinse the wheat berries under cold water.
- In a medium pot, combine the wheat berries with water and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are tender but still chewy. You may need to add extra water if it evaporates during cooking.
- Once done, drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
- While the wheat berries are cooling, chop the walnuts, dates, and celery.
- If you like, toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant to enhance their flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled wheat berries, walnuts, dates, celery, and fresh parsley (if using).
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired).
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Nutrition Breakdown (per serving):
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 50gFiber: 7g
Sugars: 20g (mostly from dates)
Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 20mg (varies depending on the salt added)
Potassium: 400mg
Vitamin A: 5% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin C: 10% of the DV
Calcium: 4% of the DV
Iron: 10% of the DV
Enjoy this Wheat Berry Salad with Walnuts, Dates, and Celery—a delicious, nutritious, and satisfying dish that brings together a perfect balance of hearty grains, crunchy walnuts, sweet dates, and fresh celery. Whether as a light lunch, a side dish, or a meal prep favorite, this salad offers great flavor, texture, and a healthy dose of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Easy to prepare and even better when made ahead, it’s a wonderful addition to any table.
Happy cooking, and enjoy every bite!
