Ingredients
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1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 pound / 400 gm cremini mushrooms, diced
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1 large (12-ounce) leek, diced
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2 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 tsp picked thyme leaves, minced
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp cider vinegar, divided
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6 cups cooked whole-grain spelt (from about 24 ounces dry)
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2 small cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
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1/2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 cup minced chives
Directions
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.
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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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