Provencal Wheat Berry Salad with Smoked Turkey
- 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
- In a large saucepan, cover the wheat berries with 3 inches of cold water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Drain again and let cool.
- Meanwhile, line a small strainer with a coffee filter or a moistened paper towel.
- Spoon the yogurt into the filter and let drain for 15 minutes.
- Discard the liquid.
- Transfer the yogurt to a large bowl and whisk in the vinegar, mustard, garlic and chile.
- Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the turkey, tomatoes, olives, basil, mint and wheat berries and toss.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and serve.
red wheat berries, lowfat plain yogurt, white wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, serrano chile, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, turkey, grape, oilcured olives, basil, mint
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/provencal-wheat-berry-salad-with-smoked-turkey (may not work)