Chestnut and Wheat Berry Salad
Serves 10
Time 9 hr 15 min
A healthful and festive salad using rich, nutty chestnuts. Try grapes instead of raisins for a fresh alternative; 1 1/2 cups halved crisp red grapes will do the trick. Make sure to plan ahead and allow time for soaking the wheat berries.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup wheat berries
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cup jarred roasted chestnuts, chopped
- 2 carrots, grated
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint
Method
Place wheat berries in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cold water.
Let soak 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse wheat berries and place them in a large saucepan.
Cover by several inches with fresh water and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover and simmer until wheat berries are tender and some break open, about 1 hour.
Drain and cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and soy sauce.
Add wheat berries and toss.
Add chestnuts, carrots, raisins and mint and toss again. Serve room temperature or chilled.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 200 calories (10 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 43g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 6g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup wheat berries
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cup jarred roasted chestnuts, chopped
- 2 carrots, grated
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint