Wheat Berry & Apple Salad

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Ingredients

1 cup, dry	Wheat berries
1/2 tsp	Salt
3 cup	Water
1 cup diced	Celery
2 cup chopped	Apple (with skin, finely chopped, preferably Cortland or Jonagold)
1/2 cup	Mint, fresh (finely chopped)
1/2 cup	Green onion (finely chopped)
2 tbsp	Canola oil (for dressing)
3 tbsp	Apple cider vinegar (for dressing)
2 tbsp	Apple juice (for dressing)
1 tbsp	Honey (for dressing)
2 tsp minced	Ginger root (for dressing)

In a glass or ceramic bowl, place wheat berries. Cover with 2 inches (5 cm) water and let sit overnight in refrigerator to soften.
In the 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.
Add celery, apples, mint and green onion and stir to combine.
In a 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. Enjoy!

Additions

Calories 161

Calories from fat 35

Calories from saturated fat 2.6

Total Fat 3.9 g

Saturated Fat 0.3 g

Trans Fat 0.1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 167 mg

Potassium 215 mg

Total Carbohydrate 31 g

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g

Sugars 13.1 g

Protein 3.3 g