Wheat Berry Salad

In the region of Macedonia my family is from, wheat berries are an important part of local traditions. For funerals, unsweetened wheat berries are served to all attendees, alongside bread, cheese and wine. For births and baptisms, wheat berries are sweetened and decorated with dried fruits and candies. Growing up, we all loved wheat berries and my mother made this recipe for us in big batches, since it keeps well for several days in the fridge. I use whole hard red wheat berries, but you ca