WHEAT BERRY AND WILD RICE SALAD

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This is a very hearty grain salad that can be served as a side or eaten on its own as a light lunch. Sometimes I use a balsamic vinaigrette in place of the Italian dressing, depending on what I have made up.

Provided by drbecca26

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wheat berries
1/2 cup wild rice
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup shelled roasted salted pistachio nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon honey mustard

Steps:

  • Combine wheat berries and wild rice with 3 and 1/3 cups water in rice cooker and set to cook.
  • Mix Italian dressing, honey mustard, basil and salt in small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine cooked wheat berries and wild rice with cranberries and green onion. Toss with dressing mixture.
  • Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 318.3, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 14.7, Protein 2.1

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