Spelt Berry and Lentil Salad
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Serves 6

This colorful salad is as delicious as it is beautiful. It's an excellent side dish, or pair it with bread and cheese for a terrific light meal.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 cup spelt berries, soaked 8 hours or overnight in cold water to cover
    • 3/4 cup French green lentils
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 carrots, grated
    • 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
    • Large leaves from 1 head radicchio
    • 3 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges
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    Method: 

    In a medium saucepan, combine spelt and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, until berries are tender and a few begin to pop open, about 50 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    In another medium saucepan, combine lentils and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, until lentils soften but are not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool under cold running water, and drain again.

    In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Add spelt, lentils, carrots and celery and toss. Cover a small platter with radicchio leaves and spoon spelt salad on top. Top with eggs and serve at room temperature, or cover and chill.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:260 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 95mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 12g protein
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