Spelt, Halloumi & Fig Salad

Celebrate fig season with this vibrant spelt salad. Spelt is tossed with warming ras el hanout, fresh herbs and peppery rocket, then topped with golden halloumi and sweet, juicy figs for an easy summer lunch or light dinner.

Written by Merchant Gourmet
Spelt, Halloumi & Fig Salad
Ingredients
  • 300g Merchant Gourmet Quick Cook Spelt
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp ras el hanout
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 40g rocket, roughly chopped
  • 20g fresh mint, roughly chopped
  • 1 block halloumi
  • 8 fresh figs, quartered
  • 1 tsp toasted mixed seeds (such as sesame and nigella)
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • Olive oil, for frying
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Quick Cook Spelt
Quick Cook Spelt
  1. Cook the Merchant Gourmet Quick Cook Spelt according to the pack instructions, then drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over a low-medium heat. Stir in the ras el hanout and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cooked spelt and toss well to coat in the spiced oil. Remove from the heat, then stir through the lemon juice, rocket and mint. Season to taste.
  4. Slice the halloumi and pat dry. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a separate frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
  5. Spoon the warm spelt onto a serving platter or divide between plates. Top with the halloumi and fresh figs.
  6. Finish with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of toasted seeds and a crack of black pepper before serving.

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