Wheat Berry, Toasted Walnut, Cranberry, Broccoli Salad with Sausage

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup wheat berries
• 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces (2 cups)
• 1 package of True Story Organic Sweet Italian Sausage, cut into ½-inch slices
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring water, salt, and wheat berries to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cover; simmer for 40 minutes and begin checking for doneness.
2. Add broccoli and cranberries. Continue to cook for 5 minutes until wheat berries are cooked through; they will be chewy but not hard.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
4. Toast walnuts in small skillet over low-medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
5. Place wheat berries, broccoli, dried cranberries and walnuts in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
6. Spray a medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add sausage and cook until browned, 3-5 minutes.
7. Add sausage into wheat berry mixture and serve immediately.