PowerUp Green Bean Wheat Berry Salad

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup booked wheat berries (1/2 cup uncooked)

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

8 ounces chicken breast cooked

2-3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups corn kernels (fresh cut from 2 to 3 ears of corn or canned corn)

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

2 tablespoon minced shallots

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Serves: 6

Instructions

In a saucepan combine 1 3/4 cups water and 1/2 cup wheat berries. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender. Drain if necessary. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, cut cooked chicken breast into 1/2 inch cubes.

Cook green beans in a saucepan of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2-4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool, and drain.

Mix cooked wheat berries, chicken, green beans, corn and green onions in a large bowl.

Combine olive oil, marjoram and 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt in a small bowl. Whisk in vinegar, shallot, and mustard. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Highlights

1 1/4 servings of vegetables

High in fiber and lean protein

A good source of magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C