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Spring Pesto Spelt Berry Salad

 1 cup dried spelt berries
 1/4-1/3 cup pesto (here is our recipe for Kale & Walnut Pesto, <a href="https://freshforkmarket.com/recipe/garlic-scape-pesto/" target="_blank" Garlic Scape & Almond Pesto and our recipe for Perfect Basil Pesto.)
Extras:
 Minced radishes
 Sliced strawberries
 Blanched and chopped asparagus
 Sliced almonds (optional)
 Crumbled or goat feta cheese (optional)
 Cooked white beans (optional)
1

Rinse the spelt berries in running water and then soak overnight (8 hours or so.)

2

Drain and rinse the spelt berries, and then put them in a pot and cover with 3 cups of water.

3

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 35-45 minutes. Taste-- it's sort of like cooking pasta, you want to have a little chewy bite to them still without being crunchy. Might take up to an hour. Drain any excess water.

4

While still warm, toss with the pesto, adding more or less to your taste.

5

Add in your extras-- we used blanched and chopped asparagus, sliced strawberries, minced radishes and a few sliced almonds on top! Add some cold, leftover roast chicken or cooked white beans to make this a complete meal.