Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Whole-Grain Spelt Salad With Leeks and Marinated Mushrooms

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 pound / 400 gm cremini mushrooms, diced

  • 1 large (12-ounce) leek, diced

  • 2 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp picked thyme leaves, minced

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp cider vinegar, divided

  • 6 cups cooked whole-grain spelt (from about 24 ounces dry)

  • 2 small cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces

  • 1/2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley

  • 1/4 cup minced chives

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender and their water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add leek, garlic, and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and cook until leak is tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and stir in 1/4 cup cider vinegar. Let stand 15 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together spelt, cucumbers, and mushroom-leek mixture. Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, parley, and chives, and season with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into bowls.

A very healthy salad which is as good as a complete meal.

 

 

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