Description
A nutritious and flavorful Wheat Berry Spinach Blueberry Salad that provides a healthy boost with a blend of grain, greens, and fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked wheat berries
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¾ to 1 cup grated gouda (or aged white cheddar, crumbled feta, blue cheese, etc.)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup raisins (or dried cherries)
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup fresh basil, finely minced (or cilantro)
- ¼ cup olive oil (dressing)
- ¼ cup honey (or agave, dressing)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (dressing)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (dressing)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (dressing)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper (dressing)
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add all salad ingredients in the order listed; set aside.
- To a small glass jar or container with a lid, add all vinaigrette ingredients, put the lid on and shake vigorously until combined; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Drizzle about half the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and add more if preferred moister. Serve salad immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container and serve chilled.
Notes
- Storage: Extra vinaigrette will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Leftover salad will last up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 464
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.003g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 21mg