Thursday, July 17, 2008

Lemon Feta Garbanzo Salad

Several people have requested this recipe lately, so I thought I'd put it up here. A summertime favorite around our home.

LEMON FETA GARBANZO SALAD

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked wheat berries
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 chopped peeled cucumber
2 ribs chopped celery
1/2 chopped red onion
4 T tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Fresh or dried dill to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Mix all together and enjoy!

To cook wheat berries:
Method 1: Place 1/2 c. wheat kernels in 2 c. water. Boil 10 minutes and let sit overnight. Drain.
Method 2: Place 1/2 c. wheat kernels in 3 c. water. Boil 45-60 min. Drain. Cool under running cold water.

Adapted from this recipe at myrecipes.com

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