Spelt And Kamut Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup spelt
• 1/2 cup kamut
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 4 tablespoons sweet onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey (or a bit less)
• 3/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 bring apprx 4 cups of water to a boil, add the spelt and kamut, return to boil.
• 2 reduce heat to low, cook covered until the kernals are tender (apprx 45 minutes).
• 3 drain well and set aside to cool.
• 4 whisk together the dressing ingredients,starting with the vinegar, honey & mustard, add the oil slowly whisking all the while, finally whisk in the shallots, ginger & cilantro.
• 5 when the spelt & kamut are at room temp mix in the cranberries, red pepper & sweet onion.
• 6 pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, mix well, cover and refrigerate over night.
• 7 enjoy.