GREEK GRAIN SALAD

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Go Greek with this whole grain, flavorful salad that's chock-full of fresh veggies and bright summery flavors.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup wheat berries
3 1/2 cups water
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon pepperoncini pepper liquid (from pepperoncini jar)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 English (seedless) cucumber, diced (2 cups)
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (about 16 small)
2 pepperoncini peppers (bottled Italian peppers), drained, diced
1/4 red onion, sliced
2 oz crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat wheat berries and water to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until tender.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat lemon juice, pepperoncini liquid, vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic with whisk. Add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini peppers and onion; toss gently to combine. Set aside until wheat berries are cooked.
Drain wheat berries, and wash under cold water until cool. Drain until dry; add to salad mixture. Toss well. Divide among 6 serving plates; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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