Spelt salad with cucumbers, melon and feta

Votes: 1

Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 391, total fat 19 G., saturated fats 6 G., proteins 13 G., carbohydrates 47 G., fiber 8 G., cholesterol 22 mg, sodium 643 mg, sugar 12 G.

This is a classic summer salad, often eaten as a main course. It's hearty, juicy, and incredibly delicious, filled with crisp cucumbers, fragrant mint, and sweet, vibrant cherry tomatoes. Spelt adds both nutrition and a nutty flavor. Salty feta and a tart vinaigrette add a fresh touch.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 and 3/4 cups spelt
3 cups thinly sliced cucumber (2 medium)
2 cups diced cantaloupe melon (1-inch each; 1 small melon)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp chopped shallots
2 tsp finely chopped chives
1 cup crumbled feta
1/3 cup fresh mint, thinly sliced

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spelt and cook until tender, 22-24 minutes. Drain, spread the spelt on a large plate, and let cool.
Combine cucumbers, melon, tomatoes, and spelt in a large bowl; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, shallots, chives, 2 teaspoons salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until emulsified.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, add feta and mint and toss gently.

Note

If making ahead, refrigerate the salad for up to 6 hours. Add the dressing, mint, and feta just before serving.

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recipe / Calorie content of prepared meals / Summer dishes / Main courses / Cereals, legumes / Vegetables and mushrooms / Salads / Salads with pasta and cereals / Food Network - recipes