THE ENDURANCE GRAIN----HEALTHY-------HEARTY ENJOY DAN:

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH BLUEBERRIES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup faro (wheat berries)

2 cups blueberries

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 cup celery

1 cup apples, chopped

1/2-cup dried cranberries

1/2-cup dried tart cherries

1/4-cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons cumin

1 tablespoons coriander

1/2-cup walnuts, chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Put wheat berries in a bowl of water, covered by 2-inches of water.

2.    Let set for 1 hour.

3.    Drain.

4.    Put 7 cups of water into a pot and bring to a boil.

5.    Add wheat berries, reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes.

6.    Drain and rinse in cold water.

7.    Combine wheat berries, blueberries, celery, apples, cranberries, and cherries.

8.    Combine oil, vinegar, cumin, coriander, and honey in a bowl and whisk until combined.

9.    Drizzle vinegar mixture over wheat berry mixture.

10. Top with chopped walnuts.

11. Sat and pepper to taste.

ENJOY DAN:                                              BON-APPETIT!!