The spelt and vegetable salad is ideal for the hot summer as a complete dish to take to the beach, divided into portions in airtight containers. You never know what to bring to the beach and most of the time you end up going to the bar/restaurant to eat something, which results in feeling heavy and then being forced to wait at least two/three hours before being able to swim. Therefore, at the beach, you should prefer lighter foods based on fruits and vegetables. This is why my proposal is this good, nutritious, and light dish ideal for the beach and day trips.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Spelt (Precooked)
- 9 oz Green tomatoes
- Cucumber (1)
- to taste Salt-packed capers
- 2 oz Green olives in brine
- 2 oz Mushrooms (Canned ready)
- to taste Oregano
- to taste Extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Pot
- Bowl
- airtight
Preparation
Cook the precooked spelt in a pot of boiling water for another ten minutes and drain.
Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and mushrooms after carefully washing them. Also, add the vegetables to a bowl and add the capers and oregano.
Season the spelt and vegetable salad with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, mix and let cool for half an hour in the fridge before eating.
Spelt Salad and Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Recipe for Summer
Tip for the spelt and vegetable salad recipe: Do not add more salt considering that the capers and canned mushrooms already contain it. I wasn’t in the habit of preparing these legumes, and it was my daughter who made me discover them. Another misconception is that legumes are more suitable for the winter season, and many housewives automatically stop cooking them by late spring. Nothing could be more wrong. However, with cooked legumes, you can prepare delicious cold salads that are very popular in summer. 🙂 This recipe is made even more appetizing by oregano, a spice widely used in southern Italy, which gives it a very intense flavor. Therefore, precooked spelt is really convenient to use. Additionally, my social media: pinterest instagram twitter facebook
