Triticale Berry Salad

Triticale Berry Salad is a modern, hearty grain salad that uses triticale—a hybrid of wheat and rye—as its base, often tossed with fresh berries, nuts, and a light vinaigrette. It's a creative dish that blends agricultural innovation with fresh, seasonal produce. The concept likely originated in health-conscious or farm-to-table culinary circles in North America or Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is a balanced dish, providing complex carbohydrates and fiber from the triticale grain, along with healthy fats from nuts or seeds and protein from the grain itself. A typical serving offers a good mix of B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants from the berries, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	150 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Manganese	1.8 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Folate	60 µg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	300 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Triticale itself is nutritionally unique, as it was bred to combine the high yield and hardiness of rye with the baking quality of wheat. Using it in a salad highlights its chewy texture and nutty flavor, making it a versatile and sustainable grain choice.