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Wheat Berry and Spinach Salad with Orange-Curry Vinaigrette

This Wheat Berry and Spinach Salad with Orange-Curry Vinaigrette is perfectly beautiful for any holiday table!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the orange-curry vinaigrette:
  • ⅓ c. freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest from 1 large orange
  • ¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 T. white wine vinegar
  • 2 T. honey
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. sweet curry powder
  • ⅛ tsp. kosher salt
  • big pinch ground black pepper
for the wheat berry and spinach salad:
  • 1 c. uncooked wheat berries cooked according to package directions until softened, drained and cooled
  • 1 crisp tart apple, cored and chopped into 1/4" to 1/2" pieces
  • 1 T. freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ⅓ c. chopped parsley
  • 2 stalks Dole Celery Hearts sliced thinly on the diagonal
  • ¼ c. roughly chopped roasted pistachios
  • 1 6- oz. package Dole Baby Spinach
  • ⅓ c. pomegranate seeds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

for the orange-curry vinaigrette:
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
for the wheat berry and spinach salad:
  1. Add cooled wheat berries to a large bowl and drizzle 1/3 cup of the prepared vinaigrette over the top. Fold a few times to combine. Sprinkle with kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste.
  2. In a small bowl, fold together apple pieces and orange juice to coat evenly and then add all to the wheat berries. Next add the green onions, parsley, celery, and pistachios. Fold to combine. Then gently fold in the spinach, using as little or as much as you like.
  3. Place salad in a serving bowl, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, drizzle with a bit more of the vinaigrette, and add a little more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve additional vinaigrette on the side.

Notes

  • from a farmgirl’s dabbles

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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