Wheat berries are whole wheat kernels that become appealingly chewy when cooked, and bulgur, a Middle Eastern staple, is crushed dried wheat kernels (best known as the basis for tabbouleh). Together they make a nutritious and satisfying salad (the grains are hearty and filling) that can stand alone as a meal or work as a side dish with grilled lamb chops or crispy seared fish. I’ve called for celery hearts because I love their sweetness, but regular stalks of celery work just fine.
Cooks' Note
I always chop golden raisins. I like the taste, but it's a quirk of mine that I don't like to bite into a whole raisin. By all means leave them whole if you like. If you're not a cilantro lover, leave it out or substitute some fresh basil.
