Low Fat Wheat Berry Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wheat berries

2 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets

1/2 cup chopped green onions (with

tops)

1/2 cup diced carrot (about 1 medium)

1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounces)

drained

Vinaigrette Dressing

VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

1/4 cup balsamic or cider vinegar

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh or

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, crushed

Method

Heat wheat berries and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring once or twice; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until wheat berries are tender but still firm; drain.

Toss wheat berries and remaining ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

4 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1-1/3 CUPS EACH).

VINAIGRETTE DRESSING Shake all ingredients in tightly covered container.

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