Thursday, August 16, 2012

Pearled Spelt Zucchini Salad with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette




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Enjoy the lively colours of late summer with this tasty salad full of healthy nutrients combining the sweet nutty little pearled spelt (grains of spelt with the outer husk removed), with zucchini, cranberries, then tossed with a tangy sundried tomato vinaigrette. If you can’t find polished spelt, use pearled barley instead.

SaladSundried Tomato Vinaigrette
  • 180 g Organic pearled spelt
  • 700 ml Water
  • 150 g Zucchini, diced
  • 2 tbsp Dried cranberries
  • 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly mulled black pepper
  • 10 Oil-packed sundried tomatoes, drained and diced
  • 70 ml Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
  • 70 ml Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  1. In a saucepan, add in pearled spelt and water. Bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Drain.
  2. Whisk together diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and minced garlic. Add olive oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped parsley.
  3. Rinse, dry and dice zucchini. Combine drained pearled spelt, diced zucchini, dried cranberries, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette into the salad. Toss well.

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73 comments:

  1. jasna varcakovic16/8/12 06:28

    Beautiful summery salad...

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  2. Tisa Jacob16/8/12 06:31

    What an exotic salad Angie, making me drool. Might be doing this one soon, thanks for the recipe:))

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  3. Ivy16/8/12 07:13

    I would love to try this salad if I only find some spelt. I've tried to find the translation in Greek but don't seem to understand what it is.

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  4. Abhilash16/8/12 07:22

    The salad looks delicious and pleasing to my eyes.
    Thank you for sharing it Angie

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  5. Rosa's Yummy Yums16/8/12 08:26

    A gorgeous salad! that vinaigrette must be very tasty.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  6. MunatyCooking16/8/12 10:06

    I'd like to try this salad, as soon as I get some dried tomatoes!

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  7. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen16/8/12 11:47

    I have adored sun-dried tomatoes since the early nineties. I have to try your vinaigrette Angie.
    Sam


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  8. Baker Street16/8/12 12:03

    Healthy, summery and tasty! All that I want my salad to be! :)

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  9. Belinda @zomppa16/8/12 13:29

    A bounty of health and deliciousness!!!

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  10. Ellen B Cookery16/8/12 13:36

    We are a huge fan of spelt in our home and try to incorporate it more and more into our dishes! I love the flavours of this healthy dish!

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  11. StephenC16/8/12 13:59

    It is so nice to see something nutritious and delicious and does not mention boneless skinless chicken breast.

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  12. Katerina16/8/12 14:09

    I love sundried tomatoes and this vinaigrette must have added so much flavor to this salad!

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  13. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover16/8/12 14:09

    Your family is lucky to have you as you always prepare healthy foods for them

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  14. Tricia @ saving room for dessert16/8/12 15:13

    Another great use for zucchini! The dressing also sounds great. I bet the cranberries bring a terrific layer of flavor to this lovely salad. Have a nice weekend Angie!

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  15. Alida16/8/12 15:47

    your dishes and presentation is getting more and more professional. Really good this post!

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  16. Kristy @ the wicked noodle16/8/12 16:18

    What a stunning salad! I just love all the colors. So healthy for you, too!

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  17. Balvinder16/8/12 16:56

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  18. TasteHongKong16/8/12 16:58

    Although I have yet to try how good this tastes, the combo sounds intriguing already.

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  19. Cakewhiz16/8/12 18:31

    Sundried tomatoes are a family favorite but i only tend to use them when making a pizza. Using them in a salad must have added an incredible amount of flavor!

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  20. Geni16/8/12 18:57

    What a great new way for me to prepare zucchini. I have not seen it with pearl spelt before. Love the tomato vinaigrette as well! Fabulous dish!

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  21. chow and chatter16/8/12 19:42

    this looks wonderful great dressing

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  22. RavieNomNoms16/8/12 19:42

    I am in love with that vinaigrette!

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  23. Jennifer Kendall16/8/12 20:34

    beautiful salad, looks so delicious!

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  24. Caity @ Awkward Kitchenette16/8/12 20:58

    Gorgeous salad!

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  25. MaryMoh16/8/12 21:18

    Beautiful salad. Love the dressing.

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  26. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies16/8/12 21:58

    This would be a great salad for lunch!

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  27. Biren @ Roti n Rice16/8/12 22:21

    What a beautiful and healthy salad! Love the combination of ingredients used.

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  28. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself16/8/12 22:53

    What a delicious salad combination :)

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  29. foodtravelandwine17/8/12 03:23

    What a wonderful salad!.....I love it!!......Abrazotes, Marcela

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  30. Hotly Spiced17/8/12 04:44

    I've only recently come across pearled spelt and I'm looking forward to trying it. What a beautiful, tasty and nutritious salad - a complete meal xx

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  31. mjskit17/8/12 05:11

    Oh goody! I just bought a jar of sun-dried tomatoes yesterday can see this vinaigrette being used on a variety of salads! I'm very curious as to the taste and texture of pearled spelt, and can definitely see that with this vinaigrette and the cranberries this salad is delicious!

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  32. Geri Saucier17/8/12 05:29

    This salad looks delicious. I have been trying to eat healthier and this salad is just what I need. Thanks for sharing:)

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  33. kitchen flavours17/8/12 05:47

    Beautiful bowl of salad! Looks delicious!

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  34. rita cooks italian17/8/12 07:22

    I've never eaten raw courgettes. It sounds like a great combination with pearled spelt and the sundried vinagrette. A perfect summer salad.

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  35. Alessandra17/8/12 11:29

    Yummy! And raw courgettes are great, just need to be cut in certain ways and then they are even better than cooked!

    Ciao
    Alessandra

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  36. Rumana Rawat17/8/12 13:03

    Beautiful salad... love the dressing:)

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  37. Barbara17/8/12 14:28

    Pearled spelt? I've never had it and it resembles barley, sort of. Looks like a wonderful salad, Angie, but the best part is your sun dried tomatoes vinaigrette. YUM.

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  38. Peggy G.17/8/12 14:48

    This salad looks so beautiful!

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  39. fimere17/8/12 15:10

    c'est coloré et riche en saveurs, j'adore
    bonne journée

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  40. SavoringTime in the Kitchen17/8/12 15:12

    Beautiful, healthy salad, Angie! The sun-dried tomato dressing sounds delicious with it. I've never seen pearled spelt but I'll look for it!

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  41. Ana Regalado17/8/12 15:32

    That salad with vinaigrette looks wonderful and delicious , Angie !

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  42. Unknown17/8/12 16:57

    I love this healthy salad Angie and I'm thinking about using it to stuff a large zucchini from my garden and maybe drizzling the dressing on top for serving? Have a wonderful weekend;-)

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  43. Rosita Vargas17/8/12 17:28

    Ensalada saludable luce estupenda,abrazos hugs,hugs.

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  44. Nancy 17/8/12 21:00

    Love the colors and all of the ingredients. Thanks for sharing & have a great weekend Angie:)

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  45. Gloria Baker17/8/12 21:08

    I love zucchinis so much and love in salads and always enjoy your recipes dear Angie!!

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  46. Unknown17/8/12 21:09

    Angie this looks like a delightful salad for any time of the year. I love the color of that vinaigrette!

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  47. Unknown17/8/12 21:30

    Love the vinaigrette! I purchase a sundried tomato dressing from newman's own - but I think making it at home would be so much better!

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  48. Norma Chang17/8/12 21:32

    Elegant and lovely summer salad, great combinations.

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  49. Beth17/8/12 22:32

    Your salad looks beautiful, and the vinaigrette sounds fantastic!

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  50. Kumi17/8/12 22:33

    What a refreshing summer salad recipe! I happen to have most ingredients at home. Thanks for the idea!

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  51. Suzi18/8/12 00:20

    Angie this looks fabulous. I have never used spelp but my daughter was just talking to me about it yesterday. I will send her your web site, she will really enjoy this. Thanks, girl!

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  52. Reeni18/8/12 02:24

    What a wonderful salad Angie! Love the vinaigrette!

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  53. Amy (Savory Moments)18/8/12 03:56

    What a lovely and healthy salad! Very inviting!

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  54. Nammi18/8/12 06:27

    lovely looking salad, getting very curious about this spelt :) have a nice week end !

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  55. Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies18/8/12 06:52

    Salad looks yummy! Love the combination of flavors!

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  56. Sutapa18/8/12 09:31

    Delicious summer salad and looks great!
    happy weekend friend!:)

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  57. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake18/8/12 13:28

    Oh, Angie, this looks delightful!!! What a great salad...love the pearled spelt...and sundried tomatoes are such a yummy addition :)

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  58. Kathy18/8/12 13:38

    Angie, Great salad!! I love grain salads…so hardy and delicious looking! I need to find some pearled spelt…would love to make this one!

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  59. Anonymous18/8/12 15:47

    Ooh waw, Angie!
    I so wanna make this glorious Summer's salad! I would love to savour this with some easy grilled fish on the side: so appetizing & fabulous looking! :) Ooh yes! xxx

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  60. Amanda19/8/12 01:05

    I have never tried putting grains in my salad. I think this might be my first one to try out!

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  61. Debra Eliotseats19/8/12 04:22

    I'm digging that vinaigrette! I bet this would be good with quinoa too.

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  62. My Italian Smörgåsbord19/8/12 06:33

    I love the idea of a sun dried tomatoes vinnaigrette! eating a lot of grains lately, guess this salad would go great with bulgur too.

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  63. Ali19/8/12 10:48

    This salad looks great! Will have to keep this in mind for our summer, thanks for sharing!

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  64. lena19/8/12 16:11

    not only how healthy light and healthy it sounds, it looks so appealing that bowl of salad! spelt pearls? must be a new addition to your spelt 'drawer'!

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  65. Cathleen19/8/12 18:59

    This looks like summer in a bowl. Delicious!!

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  66. Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine19/8/12 22:12

    as usual amazing!

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  67. Pam19/8/12 22:54

    Yum! Great flavors and textures.

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  68. Elisabeth20/8/12 06:05

    I love your light summery salad, and the wonderful sundried tomato vinaigrette! So healthy, delicious, and superb!

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  69. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com22/8/12 08:50

    Sundried tomatoes does pack in a lot of flavor. That salad looks amazing!

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  70. Roz 24/8/12 00:35

    Angie,
    Everything about this creative salad screams "HEALTHY" and "YUMMY" which I am always on the look out for! Thank you so very much. Did I ever tell you how much I love your blog? If not, please know that you're one of my faces!
    Buon Appetito,
    Roz

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  71. tigerfish24/8/12 19:35

    With the pearled spelt, the salad sure makes a good light meal too!

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  72. Amelia26/8/12 09:35

    hi Angie, lovely salad and very appetizing. Beautiful presentation as usual. You're excellent.

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