Wheat Berry, Roasted Corn and Spinach Salad
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Adventure into a sassy salad bursting with whole-grain goodness and vitamin-rich spinach.


Wheat Berry, Roasted Corn and Spinach Salad

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Servings: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs
Related Categories: Cut Corn, Salad, Spinach Salad, Spinach Salad
 
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Ingredients
Salad
  • 3 1/2   cups
    water
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  • 1   cup
    uncooked wheat berries
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  • 1/2   teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1   bag
    Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers Niblets® frozen corn (12 ounces)
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  • 1   tablespoon
    vegetable oil
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  • 1/2   teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2   cups
    baby spinach leaves
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  • 1   cup
    cherry tomatoes
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  • 1/4   cup
    chopped onion
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Dressing
  • 2   tablespoons
    white vinegar
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  • 1   teaspoon
    grated orange peel
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  • 2   tablespoons
    orange juice
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  • 2   tablespoons
    vegetable oil
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  • 1   tablespoon
    honey
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  • 1/8   teaspoon
    ground red pepper (cayenne)
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Directions
1.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, wheat berries and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 450 degrees F. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, evenly spread corn. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake 15 minutes to roast corn. Set aside.
3.
In large bowl, stir together wheat berries, corn, spinach, tomatoes and onion.
4.
In 1-cup measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into salad. Let stand 15 minutes before serving to blend flavors.
Nutrition information
Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 400mg; Total Carbohydrate 37g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 6g); Protein 6g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8%. Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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