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Wheat Berry Salad

5 servings
Preparation Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
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Equipment

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 / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wheat berries are simply whole grains of wheat and can be found in the natural food section of the supermarket.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 330 kcal
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Course Salad
Diets Vegetarian