Wheat Berry Roasted Corn And Spinach Salad Recipes

WHEAT BERRY, GRILLED CORN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, wheat berries and salt to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place corn on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until tender. Cool slightly; cut corn from ears to measure about 2 cups.
• In large bowl, stir together wheat berries, corn, tomatoes, spinach and onion.
• In 1-cup measuring cup, mix vinegar, orange peel, orange juice, oil, honey, salt and red pepper with wire whisk. Stir into wheat berry mixture. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

CORN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, cook walnuts over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and vinegar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, red pepper, onion, corn, cheese and cranberries; sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

WHEAT BERRY, ROASTED CORN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°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.
• In large bowl, stir together wheat berries, corn, spinach, tomatoes and onion.
• 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.