WHEAT BERRY AND WILD RICE SALAD

WHEAT BERRY AND WILD RICE SALAD image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wheat berries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown and wild rice blend
1/2 cup cranberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup nonfat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring three cups of water to boil. Stir in wheat berries and salt and return to boil. Reduce heat, then cover and simmer for one hour or until tender. Drain and set aside. Cook rice according to package directions, forgoing butter, margarine, and salt. In a medium-size bowl, combine wheat berries, rice, cranberries, and green onion. In a separate bowl, stir together dressing, basil, and mustard. Pour dressing over rice salad and toss. Cover and chill for four to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in nuts. Nutrients per serving: 151 calories, 2 g fat, 27 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein.