TLC Cooking "Emeril's Wheat Berry Salad With Yogurt Dressing"

Emeril's Wheat Berry Salad With Yogurt Dressing

DCL

YIELD 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup	soft wheat berries
5 ounces	spinach
4 ounces	feta cheese
1/4 cup	dried blueberries or cranberries
2 tablespoons	sesame tahini
2 tablespoons	warm water
1	garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/4 cup	fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup	low-fat, plain yogurt
1 tablespoon	flax seed oil
1/4 teaspoon	salt
1/4 teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon	cayenne pepper

PREPARATION:

Place wheat berries in a colander and wash under cold running water until the water runs clear. In a large sauce pan combine wheat berries and 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the wheat berries are tender. They will have a firm but chewy texture. Drain and set aside to cool.

For the salad:

In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, spinach, feta cheese, and blueberries.

For the dressing:

In a small bowl combine the tahini, water, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, flaxseed oil, and salt and pepper. Toss the wheat berry salad with the yogurt dressing.
Editor's Note: Look for organic dairy and organic, locally-grown ingredients when possible.
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This recipe was featured in the Two Super Foodies Episode of Emeril Green.

This recipe appears in: Salads

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