Tags: Vegan
Yield: 6 servings
[edit] Ingredients
1 |
cup spelt berries |
4 |
cups water |
½ |
teaspoon salt, or to taste |
1 |
small red onion, chopped |
8 |
|
¼ |
cup pitted and brine-cured black olives |
|
such as Kalamata |
2 |
tablespoons olive oil |
¼ |
|
¼ |
cup chopped fresh basil leaves |
½ |
cup chopped arugula, stems removed |
½ |
teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
Makes 6 servings |
Step 2 |
1. In a medium saucepan, combine spelt berries, water, and salt. Cook until just tender, about 1 hour. Drain, rinse with cold water, and chill. |
Step 3 |
2. In a large bowl, combine onion, tomatoes, olives, oil, vinegar, and basil. |
Step 4 |
Let stand at room temperature while spelt is chilling. |
Step 5 |
3. Add cooked, chilled spelt to tomato mixture. Stir in arugula, mix well, and turn onto chilled platter. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve. |
Step 6 |



