Tossed Spelt Berry Salad

A simple and refreshing salad that works great as a side or a light meal on its own. This dish pairs well with grilled fish or chicken.

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by thoroughly rinsing the spelt berries. Bring two cups of water to a boil in a pot with some salt. Add the spelt berries, reduce heat to medium-high, and let cook for 15-25 minutes. The spelt berries should be chewy but tender when done. Drain the excess water, rinse the spelt berries with cold water and drain thoroughly.

2. 2

   Put a little bit of the olives and feta aside as a topper, then toss all ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Plate the salad and top with the saved olives and feta.

4. 4

   Substitutions: No spelt berries, use farro or wheat berry instead. No arugula, use spinach or baby kale. No black olives, use different olives or capers. No goat feta, use regular feta instead.