Blanch the wheat berries in salted water (3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt). Simmer until soft but not mushy, which should take approximately 40 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

Make the vinaigrette for the salad by placing the shallots, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard and salt and pepper in a bowl.  Slowly whisk the olive oil into the bowl. Set the vinaigrette aside.

Place the dried cherries, craisins, currants, cheese, onions and slivered almonds in a bowl with the cooled wheat berries. Pour the vinaigrette over the ingredients and mix together.