Khorasan Wheat Berry Salad
Khorasan Wheat Berry Salad is a hearty, ancient grain salad made with chewy, nutty Khorasan wheat berries (also known as Kamut), typically tossed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a bright vinaigrette. It's a modern, health-conscious dish with roots in the grain's ancient origins in the Fertile Crescent region.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is a balanced, high-fiber meal, providing complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, plant-based protein, and healthy fats from the dressing. A typical serving offers a good source of minerals like magnesium and selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 390 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Magnesium | 110 mg |
| Selenium | 42 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Manganese | 2.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Iron | 3.8 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Khorasan wheat is an ancient, unhybridized grain that has been cultivated for thousands years, and its large, golden berries have a distinctly buttery flavor. Nutritionally, it's often highlighted for its high protein and mineral content compared to modern wheat varieties.
