Provencal Wheat Berry Salad with Smoked Turkey Recipe

Name: Provencal Wheat Berry Salad with Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (14 ounces) hard red wheat berries (see Note); 2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 ounces smoked turkey, cut into matchsticks; 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup oil-cured olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint

Servings: persons

2 cups (14 ounces) hard red wheat berries (see Note)
2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 ounces smoked turkey, cut into matchsticks
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup oil-cured olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint

1
In a large saucepan, cover the wheat berries with 3 inches of cold water and bring to a boil.
2
Simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 1 hour.
3
Drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Drain again and let cool.
5
Meanwhile, line a small strainer with a coffee filter or a moistened paper towel.
6
Spoon the yogurt into the filter and let drain for 15 minutes.
7
Discard the liquid.
8
Transfer the yogurt to a large bowl and whisk in the vinegar, mustard, garlic and chile.
9
Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
10
Add the turkey, tomatoes, olives, basil, mint and wheat berries and toss.
11
Season the salad with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and serve.

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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: 2 cups (14 ounces) hard red wheat berries (see Note), 2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Provencal Wheat Berry Salad with Smoked Turkey 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.

Provencal Wheat Berry Salad with Smoked Turkey

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