Recipe: Mediterranean spelled salad

This delicious Mediterranean spelled salad can be perfectly combined with a piece of meat or fish from the barbecue, or can even be eaten as a complete meal. If necessary, add chickpeas, buffalo mozzarella or feta.

Spelled has increased in popularity in recent years and we mainly see it in the form of spelled bread, crackers or muesli. It is less known as whole grain, but very tasty in, for example, a salad like this one.

Spelled tastes a bit nutty and has a nice and cook until pasta is bite. Spelled contains a higher amount of proteins compared to wheat and also contains different types of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber and therefore fits well into a healthy diet. Enjoy your dinner!

Ingredients for the spelled salad

For 4 people (main course, as a side dish for 6 to 8 people)

• 240 grams spelled
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 1 zucchini
• 1 eggplant
• 1 red onion
• 200 grams of mini vine tomatoes or snack tomatoes
• 15 grams basil
• salt and pepper
• 12 black or green olives
• 30 grams of almonds with membrane (garnish)
• extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• lemon juice (optional)

Preparation of the spelled salad

1. Cook the spelled according to the package. Drain in a colander and let it rest for a few minutes with the lid on the pan. Stir and let the spelled cool down further in a large bowl.
2. Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into quarters and finely chop the basil. Mix together, add a pinch of salt and let stand until further use.
3. Cut the courgette and aubergine into long slices of ½ cm thickness. Cut the onion into 1 cm thick slices. Add salt and pepper to the olive oil and brush the vegetables lightly on both sides with the olive oil.
4. Heat a grill pan and grill (in parts) until you see nice stripes. You can also roast the vegetables on the barbecue.
5. Cut the courgette, aubergine and onion into smaller strips and mix the vegetables with the (lukewarm) spelt.
6. Add the tomatoes and olives to the salad. Chop the almonds into small pieces and sprinkle over the salad. Let the salad sit for a while to allow the flavors to infuse.
7. Season to taste with salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and some lemon juice.