Wholegrain Spelt Salad with Greens & Pesto Dressing

This vibrant green grain salad combines Wholegrain Spelt with tenderstem broccoli, green beans, spinach and crunchy roasted almonds, all tossed in a zingy pesto dressing. Fresh, satisfying and ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for lunches, meal prep or light dinners.

Written by Merchant Gourmet
10 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Wholegrain Spelt Salad with Greens & Pesto Dressing
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Wholegrain Spelt
  • 200g tenderstem broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 200g green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • 100g whole almonds
  • 100g baby spinach
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 150g fresh pesto
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

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Wholegrain Spelt
Wholegrain Spelt
250G
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas Mark 4. Spread the almonds over a baking tray and roast for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. Leave to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, bring two pans of salted water to the boil. Cook the tenderstem broccoli for 3-4 minutes and the green beans for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water.
  3. Heat the Merchant Gourmet Wholegrain Spelt according to the pack instructions.
  4. Whisk together the pesto, white balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the dressing.
  5. Add the spelt, broccoli, green beans, red onion, spinach and roasted almonds to a large serving bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, then pour over the dressing and toss well to coat.
  6. Serve straight away or chill for an easy lunch later in the week.

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