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Wheat Berry Salad Recipe

A hearty and nutritious salad made with wheat berries, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat berries uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the wheat berries under cold water. In a large pot, combine wheat berries and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wheat berries, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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