Spelt Berry salad with cherries, blueberries and parmesan
A chewy grain bowl with the sweetness and tang of cherries and blueberries! A sure winner!
Author: Crystal Cartier
Recipe type: Sides, Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked spelt (or wheat) berries, sub black or wild rice to make gluten-free
2 cups sweet red cherries, pitted and quartered
1 cup blueberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 scallion chopped
1 cup chopped parsley
1 sprig mint, finely chopped
crumbled feta OR fresh shaved parmesan
fresh squeezed lemon
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add spelt berries to a pan of boiling water 3 inches above spelt. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain.
In a large bowl, combine cooked spelt berries, walnuts, scallion, salt, pepper, parsley and mint and toss. Add cherries and blueberries and toss gently. Drizzle enough olive oil to lightly coat and add lemon juice. Toss to coat. Top with shaved parmesan or crumbled feta.
ENJOY!
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2012/07/01/spelt-berry-salad-with-cherries-blueberries-and-parmesan/