Spelt and roasted vegetable salad

A nourishing summer grain salad: spelt with a pleasant chew, roasted vegetables and a fragrant dressing. High in fibre and filling, it can be eaten warm or cold and makes a complete, original lunch, perfect to take with you.

Prep: 15 min  |  Cooking: 30 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 349 kcal · 11 g protein · 42 g carbohydrate · 12 g fat

Ingredients

• 250 g of spelt
• 1 courgette
• 1 pepper
• 1 aubergine
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• fresh herbs

Method

1. Cook the spelt according to the instructions (about 30 minutes), drain and leave to cool slightly.
2. Dice the vegetables, coat them in oil and roast for 25 minutes at 200 °C.
3. Mix the spelt and the roasted vegetables.
4. Season with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and fresh herbs.

Nutritional benefits

Spelt is an ancient grain rich in fibre, plant protein and minerals (magnesium, iron), with a moderate glycaemic index: it keeps you full for a long time. Combined with a variety of roasted vegetables, a source of fibre and antioxidants, and olive oil, it makes a complete, balanced salad. A good way to vary pasta and rice while stocking up on fibre.

Variations and substitutions

• With bulgur wheat, barley or quinoa (the latter is gluten-free).
• More protein: chickpeas, feta or hard-boiled egg.
• With herbs and seeds for crunch.
• With sun-dried tomatoes and olives for a Mediterranean note.

Storage and make-ahead

This salad keeps for 3 days in the fridge and is ideal for a lunchbox: the flavours blend over time. The spelt and roasted vegetables can be prepared ahead (batch cooking) for quick lunches.

💡 Good to know

Roast the vegetables until they caramelise slightly: that is what gives the salad all its depth of flavour. Spelt can be cooked ahead and keeps for several days.

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The foods in this recipe: spelt · courgette · pepper · aubergine · olive oil.

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