Mommy Hiker [Food Series] - Easy Trail Mix Alternative! Wheat Berry Salad

December 03, 2013

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I watched Giada De Laurentiis turn Wheat Berries into a gorgeous summer salad on The Food Network and thought: “that looks easy”, so I ran out and bought a package of whole wheat berries and… they have been sitting in the pantry for close to 4 months now! Every time I would open the pantry door, I would see them staring back, mocking me. Finally, I decided enough is enough, so I googled "how to cook wheat berries". I couldn't believe how easy it is, then I mocked myself for ever b

2 cups of wheat berries
2 bay leaves
4 cups of cold water
4 cups of chicken stock
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup blueberries
1 cup garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

Start by soaking 2 cups of wheat berries in water, in the fridge, overnight. Throw the wheat berries in a deep pot with 2 bay leaves 4 cups of cold water and 4 cups of chicken stock, bring it to a boil,...
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Nutritions

Calories
322

Sodium
181mg
7% DV

Fat
9g
15% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
56g
19% DV

Fiber
12g
51% DV