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Wheat Berry, Grilled Corn and Spinach Salad

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 27, 2010
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Honest to goodness, this distinctive salad is definitely delicious!

Wheat Berry, Grilled Corn and Spinach Salad

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked wheat berries
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium ears fresh sweet corn, husks and silk removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, wheat berries and salt to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place corn on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until tender. Cool slightly; cut corn from ears to measure about 2 cups.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, stir together wheat berries, corn, tomatoes, spinach and onion.
  • Step 
    4
    In 1-cup measuring cup, mix vinegar, orange peel, orange juice, oil, honey, salt and red pepper with wire whisk. Stir into wheat berry mixture. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

180 Calories
6g Total Fat
4g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
610mg
26%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
6g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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