Mediterranean Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad
This main dish salad has meat and grains to keep you fueled with plenty of fiber and protein, while keeping calories under 300 per serving! Cooking wheat berries in the slow cooker keeps the recipe hands-off for an easy healthy meal idea.
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Mediterranean Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad
Directions
- In a 4- to 5-qt. slow cooker combine broth, tomatoes, and wheat berries. Cover and cook on low 7 1/2 to 8 hours or until wheat berries are tender.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes and wheat berries to a large bowl; cool. Stir in cucumber, parsley, green onions, and mint.
- For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine lemon juice, oil, cumin, and garlic salt. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over wheat berry mixture; toss to coat. Top with chicken. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts (Mediterranean Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad)
- Per serving:
- 291 kcal ,
- 9 g fat
- (2 g sat. fat ,
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 4 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 52 mg chol. ,
- 312 mg sodium ,
- 29 g carb. ,
- 5 g fiber ,
- 2 g sugar ,
- 23 g pro.