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Greek Grain Salad

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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 6
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Go Greek with this whole grain, flavorful salad that’s chock-full of fresh veggies and bright summery flavors.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pepperoncini pepper liquid (from pepperoncini jar)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 English (seedless) cucumber, diced (2 cups)
  • 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (about 16 small)
  • 2 pepperoncini peppers (bottled Italian peppers), drained, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • 2 oz crumbled feta cheese

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat wheat berries and water to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until tender.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat lemon juice, pepperoncini liquid, vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic with whisk. Add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini peppers and onion; toss gently to combine. Set aside until wheat berries are cooked.
  • 3
    Drain wheat berries, and wash under cold water until cool. Drain until dry; add to salad mixture. Toss well. Divide among 6 serving plates; top with cheese.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    While fresh oregano adds a clean, bright flavor to the salad, 2 teaspoons dried oregano can be substituted for the fresh herb in a pinch.
  • tip 2
    This salad can be made the day before; add the fresh oregano and cheese just before serving.

Nutrition

180 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
270mg
11%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
4g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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