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Free-radicals watch out! I’ve got Wheatberry Salad (and coupons for free Sunsweet products)

July 16th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under

Sunsweet has a  brand new product on the market called Antioxidant Blend which packages dried cherries, plums, wild blueberries and cranberries into one five-ounce resealable pouch. And we’ve all heard about the super-hero powers of antioxidants when it comes to fighting free-radicals, right?

Well, even if you haven’t heard of the free-radical-fighting, oxidation-slowing powers of antioxidants, you’ve probably heard they’re good for you. And if you know me, you know I’m always forcing foods that are “good for you” on my unsuspecting family members. And Sunsweet recently helped me out by sending me a sample of the Antioxidant Blend, which is why I did these two things:

1) Told my toddler that it was candy, and therefore got her to eat about a fistfull of this yummy fruit blend, and

2) Revised my favorite “Cranberry Wheatberry Weight Watchers Salad Recipe” to a “Antioxidant Blend Wheatberry Salad.”  The result was delicious and pretty. Check it out:

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If you happen to know my teen and if you’re wondering if I managed to get her to eat it, the answer is NO! But it was still delicious. And each serving of the Antioxidant Blend has only 130 calories.

If you’d like to try this disease-fighting, healthy snack, you can do so for free if you enter this contest. Sunsweet is offering 10 of my readers a coupon for a free package of the Antioxidant Blend and a Sunsweet reusable shopping bag. So, leave a comment below by 11:59 p.m. July 24 and I’ll use Random.org to pick the winners. Make sure you leave a valid email address, too!

Here’s my “revised” version of the Wheatberry Salad Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup hard wheatberries
  • 1 cup finely diced green onion
  • 3/4 bag Sunsweet Antioxidant Blend (I would’ve used the whole bag if I hadn’t given part of it to my toddler)
  • 6 tablespoons fat-free or low-fat raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Place the wheatberries in 3 cups of boiling water and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they reach your desired tenderness. Drain. Mix wheatberries and remaining ingredients together and chill for at least 30 minutes.

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  1. #1 Heather on July 17, 2009:

    I’d love to try this new Sunsweet product, thanks for the recipe and the chance to win!

  2. #2 Sarah on July 17, 2009:

    I’ve never tried this product, though I’ve been using Sunsweet products for years. I would love a chance to try it! Another reusable bag would be wonderful. I have gotten used to taking a number of them with me every time I shop.

  3. #3 Shelley on July 17, 2009:

    I LOVE dried fruit!! Cherries are my fav!
    Thanks!

  4. #4 debbie lynne on July 17, 2009:

    I’ve never tried this so I’d love the opportunity to win – thanks so much!

    deborahcraft at yahoo dot com

  5. #5 erin on July 17, 2009:

    that sounds delicious! my hubby and i are living a more healthy lifestyle – i can’t wait to try making it!

  6. #6 Nicole on July 17, 2009:

    That’s great that your toddler ate this after you said it was candy. I bet that would work on my DD too.

  7. #7 Greta on July 17, 2009:

    I can’t wait to try this! It sounds like the perfect treat for movie night with the girls.

  8. #8 Kira on July 17, 2009:

    Sounds Yummy!

  9. #9 Melanie on July 17, 2009:

    Ooohhh, I need this! I am in my third trimester and have been told I need to overhaul my eating habits. I’m trying to incorporate more dried fruits into my lunchtime salads and snacks – this sounds so yummy!

  10. #10 Stacy on July 17, 2009:

    The blend sounds yummy. We are trying to add more fruits/veggies & this sounds like a great on-th-go snack. Thanks for the salad recipe too!

  11. #11 Ali on July 17, 2009:

    ooh, I’d love a chance to try this :) Sound delicious.

  12. #12 Tracy L on July 17, 2009:

    Oh, I would love to try this! I am always looking for new ways to get myself and the kids to eat better.

    Thanks so much!

  13. #13 Amy Childs on July 17, 2009:

    I would love to win!

  14. #14 Nisa on July 17, 2009:

    I would love to try this! Sounds delicious and healthy too!

  15. #15 Anonymous on July 17, 2009:

    Sounds like a YUMMY recipe…my hubby and I are both diabetic and trying to loose those “extra” pounds, this year brings lots of “health” changes for us, and any GOOD recipes are loved and appreciated…this recipes is something I would definately try. THANK YOU so much for sharing! :0) <3

  16. #16 Betty Mullis on July 17, 2009:

    posted above re:diabetes, hubby, forgot to put my name and email address…lol

  17. #17 Dina on July 17, 2009:

    This is perfect for me!

  18. #18 Corissa on July 17, 2009:

    I have yet to find a Sunsweet product I don’t like. Sounds great!

  19. #19 Amy Watson on July 17, 2009:

    Thanks for the advice.

  20. #20 Frugal Fritzie on July 17, 2009:

    Cool, thanks for the chance. I love Sunsweet! :)

  21. #21 Wendy Walton on July 17, 2009:

    Love this recipe. I’ve used a similar one with craisins and raisins. Would love to win a sample and try this one out too!

  22. #22 Rhea on July 18, 2009:

    I’ve never heard of this, I’d love to try it. Thanks for the chance!

  23. #23 Kimberly B on July 19, 2009:

    Would love to try this product.

  24. #24 kk on July 23, 2009:

    Thank you for offering this yummy prize!

  25. #25 K. C. on July 24, 2009:

    I would love to try this! Thanks!