KAMUT® GRAIN SALAD WITH CHARRED BROCOLI ​& PARSLEY-SUMAC VINAIGRETTE

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This recipe shows the power of charring veggies as a way to add interest to a salad. Perfect for spring as all the ingredients like the broccoli, radishes, spring onions and bright green parsley are coming into season. Sumac which is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking is my go-to spice, it adds a little “lemony” tartness that’s very refreshing.

Serves 6

5Tbs                canola oil, divided

4 cups             broccoli florets

½tsp                lemon zest

1tsp                 Kosher salt, divided

¼tsp               ground pepper

1Tbs                butter

4                      small spring onions (scallions) with 6 inches of greens, cut into ½-inch-thick pieces

¼ cup             parsley stems, finely chopped

1½tsp             Dijon mustard

1Tbs                lemon juice

1Tbs                red wine vinegar

½tsp               ground sumac

3Tbs                EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

2 cups             cooked KAMUT® wheat berries

½ cup              crumbled feta cheese

½ cup              thinly sliced red radishes

Sumac can sometimes be hard to find, I’ve had the most luck with Spicely Organic Spices

Heat a large cast iron skillet over a high heat until very hot. Add two tablespoons of canola oil and broccoli. Cook, turning often with tongs, until softened and charred, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add the lemon zest,  ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper, stir to coat.

Reduce heat to medium, add the butter and spring onions and ¼ teaspoon of salt to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened and charred, about 5 minutes.

Place parsley stems, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar and sumac in a mini food processor and pulse until combined. Drizzle in the olive oil and remaining three tablespoons of canola oil in a slow stream until fully incorporated. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and pulse to combine.

Add KAMUT® wheat berries, feta and radishes to the veggies. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve.