Sprouted Wheat Berry Salad

This is a yummy unexpected side dish for a party or a lunch.  Just soak your wheat overnight.  Drain in the morning & let sit on your counter in a jar with a sprouting lid.  Rinse it twice daily & let it sit tilted on it's side or upside down so the water can drain out.  After a day or two, your wheat is ready for the salad.  It is now a live food that is super duper nutritious :)  Sprouting has so many health benefits. (see below)

2 c. sprouted wheat

2-3 apples, cored & diced

                                                                         3/4 c. Craisins

1 c. celery, diced

½ c. sliced or chopped raw almonds

Sweet Apple Cider Vinaigrette (recipe below-You only need about ½ the recipe)

Sweet Apple Cider Dressing:

                                                                        1 large shallot   

1/3 c. apple cider vinegar    

2 T. fresh lemon juice 

3/4 t. pepper

1/2 c. agave

1/2 t. salt

3/4 c. canola oil (preferably expeller pressed Canola Oil) 

Put all the ingredients for the salad dressing in a blender and blend for at least 30 seconds.  This dressing will stay good in your refrigerator for at least a couple weeks.  

Sprouting Advantages

•    Enzymes are activated.

•    Proteins convert to free amino acids.

•    Starches change to simple sugars.

•    Minerals combine to increase assimilation. (Easier to digest)

•    Vitamin content increases from 3 to 12 or more times.