Wheat Berry, Roasted Corn and Spinach Salad


Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 2 hours
Makes: 6 servings (1 cup each)

Salad
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked wheat berries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
Dressing
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/8teaspoon cayenne
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1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, wheat berries and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F. In ungreased 15×10x1-inch pan, evenly spread corn. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake 15 minutes to roast corn. Set aside.

3. In large bowl, stir together wheat berries, corn, spinach, tomatoes and onion.

4. In 1-cup measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into salad. Let stand 15 minutes before serving to blend flavors.

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