Grilled Chicken And Wheat Berry Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken And Wheat Berry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cupswater; 1 cup hard winter wheat berries, rinsed and drained; 1 bay leaf; 2 cupsbaby spinach leaves, divided; 1 cupgreen apple, peeled and cut into julienne strips; 1/2 cupdiced red bell pepper; 3 tablespoonsCucumber Yogurt Dressing; 2 teaspoonsDijon mustard; 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1/4 teaspoonsalt; 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper; Cooking spray; 1/4 cupchopped green onion

Servings: persons

4 cupswater
1 cup hard winter wheat berries, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
2 cupsbaby spinach leaves, divided
1 cupgreen apple, peeled and cut into julienne strips
1/2 cupdiced red bell pepper
3 tablespoonsCucumber Yogurt Dressing
2 teaspoonsDijon mustard
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
Cooking spray
1/4 cupchopped green onion

1
Preheat grill.
2
Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Bring mixture to a simmer; cover and cook for 2 hours, 15 minutes or until wheat berries are almost tender.
4
Drain and place in a bowl; discard bay leaf.
5
Coarsely chop 1 cup spinach leaves. Add chopped spinach, apple, bell pepper, dressing, and mustard to the wheat berries, and toss well.
6
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Thinly slice chicken.
7
Divide remaining spinach evenly among 4 plates. Place 1/2 cup wheat-berry mixture on top of spinach.
8
Arrange chicken evenly over berry mixture; sprinkle with green onions.

275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cupswater, 1 cup hard winter wheat berries, rinsed and drained, 1 bay leaf, 2 cupsbaby spinach leaves, divided, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken And Wheat Berry Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Chicken And Wheat Berry Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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