Watermelon, spelt and radish salad

Name: Watermelon, spelt and radish salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 100g spelt (from health food stores); 200g watermelon, peeled, cut into large wedges; 1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into long wedges; 100g cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 radishes, very thinly sliced; Pinch of dried chilli flakes; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; Lime halves and mixed micro herbs, to serve

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by Darren Robertson

Chef, author, tv presenter and co-owner of the Three Blue Ducks restaurants

Feb 13, 2017

Light and refreshing, this salad is perfect for a warm afternoon or evening.

100g spelt (from health food stores)
200g watermelon, peeled, cut into large wedges
1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into long wedges
100g cherry tomatoes, halved
3 radishes, very thinly sliced
Pinch of dried chilli flakes
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Lime halves and mixed micro herbs, to serve

Method

1.

Place spelt and 1 tsp salt in a pan of cold water over high heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
2.

Drain and refresh, then arrange in a serving bowl with watermelon, cucumber, tomato, radish and chilli. Drizzle with oil and season.
3.

Squeeze over lime and scatter with herbs to serve.