Artichoke Wheat Berry Salad

Artichoke Wheat Berry Salad

Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council 12 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time • 16 Hr. Chill Time
Ingredients
1 c. whole wheat berries
3 c. chicken broth
3 green onions, sliced, tops and all
1 small yellow pepper, seeded and diced
20 stuffed olives, sliced
2 6-oz. jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained (reserve marinade)
1/2 c. mayonnaise, light
1/4 tsp. curry powder

Directions:

1. Heat chicken broth and add whole wheat. Simmer 1/2 hour; refrigerate mixture overnight.

2. In the morning, simmer wheat until soft, approximately 1/2 to 1 hour; drain excess liquid. Add green onions, pepper, olives and drained artichokes to wheat berries. Blend mayonnaise and curry powder into 1/4 c. reserved artichoke marinade until smooth. Add to wheat mixture and mix thoroughly. Chill several hours before serving or overnight.

* Note: By soaking the wheat overnight, cooking time is cut in half.

Nutrition:

Calories: 132; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 4mg; Total Carbs: 16g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 4g; Sodium: 618mg;