Herbed Spelt Berry Salad With Peas And Feta Recipe

Name: Herbed Spelt Berry Salad With Peas And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 radishes, very thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons ume plum vinegar; 2 teaspoons unpasteurized apple cider vinegar; 1 1/4 cup spelt berries, washed and soaked 12 to 24 hours in 3 cups filtered water; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 cups English peas, fresh or frozen; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 5 ounces goat milk feta, drained and crumbled

Servings: persons

5 radishes, very thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ume plum vinegar
2 teaspoons unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 cup spelt berries, washed and soaked 12 to 24 hours in 3 cups filtered water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 cups English peas, fresh or frozen
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
5 ounces goat milk feta, drained and crumbled

1
Place radishes in a bowl and add vinegars; toss well.
2
Marinate for at least 6 hours and up to four days in the refrigerator.
3
Drain and rinse spelt berries.
4
Place in a pot and cover with about 4 cups filtered water.
5
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
6
Add extra water as needed to keep spelt berries covered while simmering.
7
Remove from heat, drain well, and set aside to cool.
8
If using fresh peas, bring a small pot of water to a boil.
9
Add peas, and cook 2 minutes or until tender.
10
Remove from heat, drain, and set aside to cool.
11
If using frozen peas, skip this blanching step.
12
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
13
Add garlic, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
14
Stir in peas, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
15
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
16
Place spelt berries, radishes and pickling liquid, remaining olive oil, peas, parsley, dill, and feta in a large bowl; toss to combine.
17
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 radishes, very thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons ume plum vinegar, 2 teaspoons unpasteurized apple cider vinegar, 1 1/4 cup spelt berries, washed and soaked 12 to 24 hours in 3 cups filtered water, and more.

Yes, Herbed Spelt Berry Salad With Peas And Feta falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Spelt Berry Salad With Peas And Feta

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Variations & substitutions

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