Savory Kucia - Wheat Berry Salad Recipe

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Savory Kucia - Wheat Berry Salad
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  1. Rinse and drain the wheat berries. Place them in a medium bowl, cover with water and soak overnight.
  2. Drain the wheat berries, place in a medium saucepan, add 3 cups water and cook until the berries are soft and the water is pretty much absorbed, about 1 hour. If the berries are tender, you can just drain any excess water. (I have been doing this in the rice cooker - it takes two cycles in my machine, but I don't have to worry about the pot boiling dry).
  3. Cover the chopped onion with hot water for two or three minutes, and drain. (This reduces a bit of the bite. Your onion may be sweet enough to skip this step).
  4. Place the cooked wheat in a large bowl and toss with the onion, apple, berries, poppy seeds and walnuts.
  5. Add some freshly grated black pepper.
  6. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey and salt. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Let stand at least four hours or so, preferably overnight, to permit the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve at room temperature.
  9. Note: The vinegar keeps the apple from discoloring, but you may prefer to add the apple just before serving. The heat and moisture of the cooked wheatberries will soften the dried berries, no need to presoak. If using dried cherries, you may want to cut them in half. I tend to use less salt than many, so you may want to adjust that to your own taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 228.37 Kcal (956 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.8g 26%
Sodium 200.46mg 8%
Potassium 96.84mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.74g 5%
Sugars 3.2g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 4.15g 8%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 54.2mg 301%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.02 Kcal (909 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.96g 26%
Sodium 190.5mg 8%
Potassium 92.02mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.01g 5%
Sugars 3.04g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 9%
Protein 3.94g 8%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3%
Iron 51.5mg 301%
Calcium 25.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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