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Hearty Rye Berry Salad with Shredded Chicken
Serves 4
Time 1 hr 15 min
Rye berries are an easy-to-make, chewy whole grain that works well with many flavors. Use leftover chicken or pick up a rotisserie chicken and shred the breast meat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rye berries
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Place rye berries and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 1 hour or until tender.
Drain well.
Place drained rye berries in a large bowl.
Add chicken, spinach, cranberries, goat cheese, pecans and salt and toss until evenly blended. Serve warm.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 670 calories (160 from fat), 17g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 91g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 20g sugar), 40g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rye berries
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt