Spelt Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes

Recipe from Anastacia Brown

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Cooking time: 30 min

Servings 4

It is well known that spelt is an extremely healthy grain. Those are some of its benefits: improving digestion and reducing the risk of diabetes. Other ingredients include tomatoes and cucumber; with these vegetables, the salad becomes delectable.

Spelt

20 oz.
Salt

2 tsp.
Toasted walnuts

0,8 oz.
Cucumber

4 pcs.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice

4 tsp.
Olive oil

4 tsp.
Black pepper

a pinch
Apple cider vinegar

4 tsp.
Basil leaves

16,8 oz.
Tomatoe

4 pcs.
Red onion, thinly sliced

3,2 oz.

Calories

320 kcal
Protein

9.2 g
Fat

10 g
Carbohydrates

48.6 g

The spelt grain must first be prepared. Boil some salted water in a big pot. Then, add the spelt to the cooking vessel and cook for about 35 minutes, until the grains are golden.
Now take the walnuts and spread them on a baking paper. Roast in an oven for 4-5 minutes at 350°F.
Now is the time to prepare the salad. In a large mixing bowl, place the following ingredients: sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion; lemon juice; apple cider vinegar; oil; salt; black pepper. Mix all the ingredients really well. Taste the salad and adjust with seasoning or extra vegetables if desired, then enjoy it!

When it comes to cooking spelt, there are specific rules. The first 5 minutes the spelt has to be prepared at a normal heat, afterwards the heat has to be reduces, so that the grain does not burn.