Vegetarian Wheat Berry Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Feta
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Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups cooked and cooled wheat berries
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1 cup chopped plum tomato
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3/4 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped medium
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1/4 cup green onions, chopped
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
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1 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar, or white wine vinegar
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1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
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1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
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1/2 cup of crumbled Feta cheese
Directions:
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Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water. Place in a large heavy saucepan. Add four cups of water boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for one hour, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse.
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In a large bowl toss together the wheat berries, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions and parsley.
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In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, mustard and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Sprinkle the cheese over the salad and toss again.
Serving suggestions: Serve the salad on a bed of baby spinach leaves with a piece of crusty, whole grain bread. Follow the meal with a medley of sliced fruit.
Recipe provided by Kathy Duran-Thal, RD, Cooper Wellness