Wheat Berry Salad

Wheat Berry Salad

½ Cup uncooked Winter Wheat Berry
1 Poached Turkey Cutlet (shredded)
¼ Cup Diced of Each
Bell Pepper (I used orange)
Red Onion
Cucumber
Grape Tomato
1 Ounce Feta Cheese (Crumbles)
2 Tbs Fresh Parsley
Bay Leaf
Salad Dressing
1 Lemmon
2 Cloves Garlic
2 Tbs Olive Oil

Combine the wheat berries with 4 cups water, bay leaf and 1 clove of garlic. Boil for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender (Watch water level and add more if it needed). Once the water has come to a boil add the turkey cutlet. The turkey will be done before the berries, just remove from the boiling water and cool.

To make dressing, use the zest and juice of 1 whole lemon, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 grated clove of garlic, salt and pepper to taste. This will be very tart, but it needs to flavor the berries as well as the vegetables. You can also substitute this dressing for any of your favorite fat free bottled ones. Place dressing in the bottom of a medium bowl.

Once the berries are cooked, drain and add hot to the bowl with the dressing. Add the turkey at this time as well. Let the berries and turkey cool for about ½ hour before adding the vegetables, cheese and parsley. Combine and place in storage container in the fridge. This recipe makes approximately 3 ½ cups.

1 Cup Serving : 281 Calories, 10.75 g Fat, 68 mg Cholesterol, 31g Carbs, 22g Protein, 2.5g Sugar.