Tenderstem, Rye Kernel and Tarragon Salad
- Preparation Time10 mins
- Cooking Time25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
For the salad
300g Tenderstem
150g Västerbotten (or you can use Feta cheese)
100g rye kernels/grain, boiled
3 small spring onions, roughly chopped
1/2 red pepper, finely sliced
Handful of chopped fresh tarragon
Salt
Pepper
For the vinaigrette
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Soak the grains for 24 hours, then boil until just tender (about 22 minutes). Drain and leave to cool (alternatively you can use ready-to-eat quinoa)
Mix together all the ingredients for the vinaigrette.
Blanch the Tenderstem in boiling water until just tender (around 3-4 minutes)
Add all the salad ingredients, including the Tenderstem to a bowl and crumble in your chosen cheese. Season. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving.
Grilled chicken can be added for a meatier salad.
Tip: If you can’t get hold of whole rye grains, you can substitute with boiled wheat berries, quinoa or other preferred grains.