Wheat Berry Salad
5 servings
Equipment
- 3-quart saucepan
Ingredients
WHEAT BERRIES
- 3 ⁄4 cup uncooked wheat berries
- 3 cups water
CREAMY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
- 1 ⁄3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 small green bell pepper chopped (1⁄2 cup)
- 4 medium green onions sliced (1⁄4 cup)
- 1 ⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 oz
Instructions
- In 3-quart saucepan, soak wheat berries in water 30 minutes.
- Heat berries and water to boiling over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer 55 to 60 minutes or until wheat berries are tender.
- Drain; rinse with cold water.
- In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
- In large serving bowl, toss wheat berries, salad ingredients and dressing.
- Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wheat berries are simply whole grains of wheat and can be found in the natural food section of the supermarket.
Nutrition values
Calories: 330 kcal