Grano: Antipasto Grano Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup grano
• 1 (14-ounce) package European salad mix
• 1 14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup bottled pepperocini
• 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 1 tablespoon diced red onion
• 2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat bottled Italian dressing
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil; add grano. Simmer covered until tender, about 50 minutes. Chill.
2. Combine salad mix with grano and next 6 ingredients (artichoke hearts through red onion) in a large bowl; toss well. Drizzle salad dressing over salad mix and toss gently. Sprinkle grated cheese over top of salad. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)