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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Salads » Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Published Apr 29, 2019 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 36 Comments

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    This refreshing Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing makes the ultimate plant-powered lunch!

    This refreshing Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing makes the best plant-powered lunch!

    Never have I ever...cooked wheat berries. Heard of them? Yes. Cooked them? Hellz no.

    THEY'RE SCARY. There, I said it.

    I'm not afraid of snakes or spiders or fires or the best vegan broccoli salad. But wheat berries? Oh yes.

    What Are Wheat Berries?

    Wheat berries are a robust and chewy whole grain---quite dreamy, texturally speaking. Since these raw kernels of wheat are so unprocessed (think whole wheat flour before it's ground), they're super nutrient dense. One fourth cup serving packs six grams of both protein and fiber plus 8% of the daily value of iron.

    They're a breeze to cook, too. If wheat berries intimidate you, feel free to sub quinoa, farro, brown rice, or whatever grain floats your boat in this salad. You cold also throw in a can of black beans instead of grains if you're feeling lazy. Work smarter, not harder!

    This refreshing Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing makes the best plant-powered lunch!

    Side note: I originally posted this recipe in April of 2015---nearly four years ago---but it's still one of my favorite salads to date because the dressing is so dang flavorful.

    In all reality, wheat berries are harmless and equally delish. I know that reconfiguring a pantry with new goodies like wheat berries can be overwhelming at first. Nutritional yeast and flax and oat flour are kind of a drag, right? Wrong!

    The good news is that once you're all stocked up, you can pretty much make any recipe posted on the internet, ever. So I challenge you to explore the bulk bins and play with a new grain. You can pretty much always cook them in a two to one ratio of liquid to grain, but when all else fails, Google it. I'll still love you.

    Whole Foods  is like the holy grail of bulk bins. I just stand there staring wide-eyed for fifteen minutes at the bajillion different kinds of grains, beans, nuts and seeds. I'm a kid in a candy store.

    This refreshing Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing makes the best plant-powered lunch!

    How To Cut a Mango

    Did you know mangoes are the most popular fruit in the world?! Me neither. When I saw them on sale at the store, the wheels started turning like cah-razy. Mangos in oatmeal? Meh, too mushy. Mangoes in salad? Sounds insanely refreshing. Let's do dis!

    Now if you don't know how to cut a mango without looking like an absolute fool, join the club. I watched this video and now I'm a self-proclaimed mango dicing expert. Peel, slice, dice...now you can do it all, you mango pro, you. This video, along with this salad, will surely change your #lunchlife.

    This refreshing Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing makes the best plant-powered lunch!

    How to Store Leftover Salad

    Arugula holds up nicely when stored with the dressing in the fridge, so you don't have to keep it all separate unless you prefer it that way. I would, however, dice the avocado at the time of serving so it doesn't get brown. Store leftovers in these glass containers so you can grab lunch when you're running out the door.

    I made a last minute decision to add hemp seeds to this dressing for creaminess and it was the most epic choice I've made in weeks. Months. Years. I mean I could practically feel the inflammation leaving my body thanks all those scrumptious omega-3's.

    This salad will make you want to eat more salad. And we all could use a little more salad in our lives.

    Did you try this this mango arugula salad recipe and love it? Let me know by leaving a star rating and/or comment!

    CRAVING MORE FRESH GOODNESS? DON’T MISS MY OTHER GO-TO SALAD RECIPES:

    • Vegan Broccoli Salad
    • Israeli Power Salad with Za'atar Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Crunchy Thai Salad with Creamy "Peanut" Dressing
    • Loaded Lentil Salad
    • White Bean, Basil, and Arugula Mason Jar Salads
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    Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

    ★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 45 mins
    • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
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    Description

    This spring salad has the perfect balance of chewy wheat berries, spicy arugula, sweet mango, and creamy cilantro lime dressing.


    Ingredients

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    For the wheat berries:

    • ¾ cup soft wheat berries
    • 2 cups water

    For the dressing:

    • ½ cup cilantro, stems removed
    • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from one medium lime)
    • 2 tbsp water
    • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
    • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
    • ½ tsp salt
    • freshly ground black pepper

    For the salad:

    • 5oz baby arugula
    • 2 mangoes, diced
    • ¾ cup chopped green onions
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • Hemp seeds, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Place wheatberries and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for thirty minutes (or until wheat berries are chewy and tender). Drain excess water.
    2. Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
    3. Place arugula, cooked wheat berries, mango, green onion, and avocado in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss well to combine. Garnish with hemp seeds.

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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food.

    Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Kathryn B says

      January 10, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      I loved this so much! I enjoyed trying a few new ingredients (hemp, wheat berries) and all the flavors blend so well in this salad. Plus, my gut loved it - it left me feeling satisfied and energized. Making again for lunches this week!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 11, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        Yayyy for gut-friendly lunches!!!

        Reply
    2. Martha says

      May 07, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Omg made this salad last night, wow so delicious I can’t wait to make it a thousand more times this summer. It is fresh and, filling. The dressing is complete awesomeness. Very easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 07, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        Awww you made my night! Thanks so much, Martha.

        Reply
    3. Martha says

      May 07, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Omg made this salad last night, wow so delicious I can’t wait to make it a thousand more times this summer. It is fresh and, filling. The dressing is complete awesomeness. Very easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 07, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        Awww you made my night! Thanks so much, Martha.

        Reply
    4. Ariana says

      May 20, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Made this salad for lunch for the week and it's SO GOOD! It's basically causing me to day dream about lunch starting at like 8am... casual

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 28, 2015 at 7:08 am

        Hahah I daydream about lunch the second I finish breakfast! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      April 14, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      This salad looks incredible! I've never tried wheat berries before and definitely am inspired to get my hands on some now too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:27 am

        Better late than never! Go for it 🙂

        Reply
    6. April says

      April 14, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      wait, this salad sounds so random but i made it last night and just had it for lunch today, and WHOA! i seriously love. what an amazing combo of flavors and textures! i maimed the first mango before watching the video and improving on the second attempt. i had recently bought wheat berries from the WF bulk bin but hadnt cooked them yet, and let me just say - im impressed! they are DELICIOUS. really chewy and lovely. mmmmm how did you think of adding all this shiz together and getting a flavor-packed, good-for-you and fun to eat ensalada? you are a genius. and i love that i can always trust your recipes. this is a major WIN and everyone needs to make this. pretttttty excited i have 2 more servings in the fridge for the next couple of days. wahoooooo i feel so healthy and superior. lol.

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      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:28 am

        Girl, you're tellin' me! I finished it way too soon and now I NEED another batch. Isn't the creaminess it the dressing something else? SO glad you appreciate the nice chewiness of the wheat berries. They're so easy to cook, too! GO YOU!!!

        Reply
    7. Paige says

      April 13, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      This salad is everything! Seriously delish! My husband already requested it again this week. Thanks for making me seem like a better cook!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:31 am

        Hahaha I love that last line! Makes me smile SO big 🙂 Your rock!

        Reply
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