Cracked Wheat and Mint Salad

Cracked wheat gets lightened up in a salad mix with fresh mint, red bell pepper, carrot, and vinegar; chickpeas and feta cheese add protein.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ⅔ cup olive oil
• 2 cups cracked wheat
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese
• ¼ cup olives
• ¾ cup fresh mint

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine boiling water and cracked wheat in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Stir chickpeas, olive oil, red bell pepper, feta cheese, red wine vinegar, olives, carrot, mint, white vinegar, and garlic into the soaked cracked wheat. Chill completely before serving, about 1 hour.