This wheat berry salad balances the chewy texture of soft wheat berries with a bit of piquant feta cheese, healthy almonds, a very light citrus vinaigrette, and a ton of veggies.
Tip: This is a great dish to make in advance. Just leave the spinach out until you're ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups wheat berries
- 1 tsp. salt
½ cup orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. orange zest
1½ Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. minced shallot
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ cup low-fat feta cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach
1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a large pan, combine the wheat berries, salt, and about 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and briskly simmer for about 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are chewy. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Whisk together the orange juice, zest, lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and pepper in a small bowl, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together the wheat berries, orange juice mix, almonds, feta, spinach, and tomatoes.
No additional notes for this recipe.
Score Breakdown
- Fiber
- Vitamins & Minerals
- Whole Grains
- Additives to Limit
- Added Sodium
- Added Sugar
Put the Stars to Work
Food Finder
Search our database of thousands of foods to see their star ratings. Compare different brands, find healthier alternatives within categories, and make informed decisions at home or while shopping.
- Search by product name or brand
- Browse by food category
- Save favorites for quick reference
SEARCH FOODS
Store Finder
Locate grocery stores, pharmacies, schools, and healthcare facilities near you that display Guiding Stars ratings on shelf tags. Shop with confidence knowing the ratings are right there when you need them.
- Find participating retailers nationwide
- Filter by location and store type
- Get directions and store hours
FIND STORES
![[NEW] Wheat Berry Salad With Spinach, Orange & Almonds](https://res.cloudinary.com/sjlabs/image/upload/c_scale,q_auto,f_auto,w_1024/74126801461.jpg)
