Spelt and Avocado Za’atar Salad
By OcadoLife
Published on 09 December 2021
Perfect for making ahead – add the avocados just before serving for optimal freshness. Spelt is an ancient grain with a sweet, nutty chewiness. It works really well in salads and tastes especially good alongside cherry tomatoes. Add sesame seeds and radish coins for extra crunch.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 200 g of pearled spelt
- 24 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 avocados, stoned, peeled and sliced
- 3 tsp of sesame seeds, toasted, 1 tsp to garnish
- 3 tsp of za’atar, 1 tsp to garnish
- 1 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 20 g of dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 lemon, juice of
- 1.5 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp of honey
Method
Step 1
Bring the spelt to the boil in a small pan with plenty of water, then turn down to simmer for 15 mins, until al dente. Drain into a sieve and run under the cold tap to cool.Step 2
Tip the spelt into a large bowl and add the veg and dill.Step 3
Mix the dressing (2 tsp sesame seeds, 2 tsp za’atar, juice of ½ lemon, extra virgin olive oil and honey) in a small bowl, then toss it well through the spelt mixture.Step 4
Lay out on a large plate and garnish with the rest of the sesame seeds and za’atar.