Ingredients:

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked wheat berries
• ½ cup minced shallots
• ¼ cup cranberry juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
• ½ cup coarsely chopped dried cherries
• ½ cup (2 ounces) diced Gouda or Edam cheese (optional)
• ⅓ cup chopped scallions
• ⅓ cup slivered almonds, toasted
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine water and wheat berries in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Combine shallots and next 6 ingredients (shallots through salt) in a large bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
3. Add wheat berries, cranberries, and remaining ingredients to vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.