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Wheat berries with strawberries and goat cheese

Servings:
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For wheat berries:
  • 2 cup soft white wheat berries, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For dressing:
  • 2 cup soft white wheat berries, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
  • 2 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
  • 1/4 tablespoon packed cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 teaspoon medium strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1/3 cup (4 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see cook

Preparation

Baking Directions:

For the wheat berries: In a large saucepan, combine the wheat berries, chicken broth, water and salt.

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook until the wheat berries are tender, about 60 to 70 minutes.

Drain the wheat berries in a colander and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.

Transfer to a salad bowl.

For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, orange zest, agave nectar, mint leaves, salt and pepper until smooth.

Pour the dressing over the wheat berries and add the strawberries, goat cheese and walnuts.

Toss until all the ingredients are coated.

Cook's Note:To toast the walnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted.

Cool completely before using.