Wheatberry Salad

This salad was mighty tasty! Crunchy, salty and sweet.

Wheatberry Salad - made about 7 cups

1 1/2 c wheatberries

4 cups water

2 tsp kosher salt, divided

14-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 granny smith apple, cored and diced

1/3 c dried cranberries

1/3 c chopped pecans

2 T minced chives

3 T extra virgin olive oil

2 T fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp black pepper

Combine the wheatberries, water, and 1 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and partially cover. Cook 1 hour, until tender. Drain and let cool

In a large bowl, combine cooked wheatberries with the chcickpeas, apple, cranberries, pecans, chives, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.