Wheat Berry Salad With Zing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Chewy, nutty and good for you-Wheat Berries Rock! For a whole meal salad add sliced grilled chicken, pork or beef. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups water |
1/2 cup wheat berries |
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 avocado, peeled and chopped |
1 mango, peeled and chopped |
1 orange, peeled and chopped |
2 green onions, sliced thin |
1 carrot, 1 inch juliened strips |
1 yellow pepper, sliced thin |
1/4 cup mango chutney |
2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil |
1 teaspoon minced ginger |
1 head napa cabbage, sliced thin |
1 tablespoon black sesame seed |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan combine water and wheat berries.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
3. Cover and cook 50 minutes or until tender (like barley).
4. Drain any remaining liquid.
5. Stir in black beans, mango, orange, onion, carrot, pepper, chutney, vinegar, sesame oil and ginger.
6. Toss well, salt to taste.
7. Add avocado.
8. Make a nest of cabbage on 4 plates.
9. Fill with wheat berry mixture.
10. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
11. Serve at room temp or chilled.
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