Ancient Grain Watermelon Salad

  • 6 Servings

Kamut, also called Khorasan wheat or Pharaoh grain, because it was first discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs, is richer in protein than regular wheat and high in nutrients, such as vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. It adds a rich taste and texture to this flavorful salad. 

Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons 
      extra-virgin olive oil
    • 4 tablespoons 
      maple syrup
    • 3 tablespoons 
      lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons 
      lemon zest
    • dash salt, to taste
    • 3 cups 
      warm cooked kamut grain (about 1 ½ cups dry)
    • 1/2 cup 
      coarsely chopped pecans
    • 1/3 cup 
      diced green onions, plus 1 tablespoon
    • 1/3 cup 
      thin-sliced celery
    • 1 cup 
      corn, grill if preferred
    • 2 cups 
      chopped watermelon

Instructions

    1. Blend oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a small bowl. Add kamut and pecans. Stir thoroughly and let sit until cooled.
    2. Assemble salad in a tall, glass bowl: Place 1/3 of the kamut at the bottom, topped by half each of the onions and celery, corn, and watermelon. Repeat. Add the last 1/3 of the kamut to the top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of diced green onion.
    3. Present as a layered salad and toss just before serving.
Notes

Nutrition 

  • Serving size: 1 serving
  • Calories per serving: 247
  • Fat per serving: 13.2g
  • Saturated fat per serving: 1.6g
  • Fiber per serving: 3.7g