Best Sesame Wheat Berry Salad Recipes

SESAME-WHEAT BERRY SALAD

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Looking for a little different dish to pass? Give this a try!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wheat berries
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup shredded carrot
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons sesame seed, toasted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon Thai chili garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat wheat berries and chicken broth to boiling over high heat; stir. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until wheat is tender. Drain and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, mix dressing ingredients. Cover; shake well.
In medium bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. If making ahead, add toasted sesame seed just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SESAME-GINGER WHEAT BERRY SALAD

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Categories Bean

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1+1/2 cu water
1/2 cu wheat berries
1 cu black beans, rinsed & drained
1/2 mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped
3/4 cu thin, bite-size strips of carrots
1/4 cu purchased mango chutney
2 T rice vinegar
2 t toasted sesame oil
1/4 t ground ginger
salt
1 small head napa cabbage, shredded

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine water and wheat berries. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 45-60 min or until tender. Drain liquid. Stir in black beans, mango, carrots, chutney, vinegar, oil, and ginger. Season with salt. Serve with napa cabbage.