Wheat Berry and Wild Rice Salad

1 cup wheat berries                                    ½ t. salt
½ cup wild rice                                           ½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions                  ¼ cup Italian salad dressing
1 Tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried          1 Tablespoon honey mustard
½ cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts

In medium saucepan bring 3 cups water to boiling. Add wheat berries, rice and salt. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside. In small bowl combine dressing, basil and honey mustard. In medium bowl, combine wheat, rice, cranberries and green onion. Toss with dressing mixture. Cover and chill 4-24 hours. Just before serving, stir in nuts.

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