At our house, fruit is always in high demand. In fact, it's our go-to snack. For instance, on any given day, Mack eats his weight in fruit. Well, maybe not, but it feels that way. As a result, it's rare that I make a recipe with fruit. That's because it just never lasts long enough. Recently, however, we've had a few plums that were slow to ripen. By the time they were ready, I had dreamt of this plum salad. For one thing, kamut has a wonderful, slightly sweet wheat flavor. Then, it's paired with spicy arugula and smooth goat cheese for a home run recipe!
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A fruit salad that's perfect for highlighting seasonal plums and fresh arugula. Precook the Kamut for faster assembly!
Tips & Tricks: Start with a small amount of chili paste. But, if you like a lot of heat, feel free to use 2 to 3 teaspoons. In addition, use a mild olive oil to bring out the crisp flavors of this salad. Then, finish the salad with fresh cracked pepper and a pinch of coarse sea salt. The salt especially brings out the sweetness in the plums.
Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: kamut, champagne vinegar, chili paste,
Nutrition: See the information.
I love powerful flavor combinations in simple recipes. In this case, the salad has only a few ingredients that play off each other well. In addition to the suggestions below, you can easily mix up the greens. Arugula packs a punch. But spinach would still make a great salad!
Fruit: This salad would be excellent with any other stone fruit. For example, try it with peaches, apricots, or a mix!
Grains: Any grain can work in this salad. Don't have kamut? Use quinoa or bulgur instead!
Vegan: Make this salad vegan and leave out the goat cheese. In order to keep the creamy texture of the goat cheese, use avocado. In contrast, add cashews for a nice crunch!
I don't use wheat berries very often. Instead, I usually default grain that cooks more quickly. However, when fall rolls around, I'm drawn to the warm, earthy taste and the chewy texture. In fact, the chewiness of kamut is one of the reasons this is a go-to salad grain for me!
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Gorgeous photos and the dish sounds lovely!
Rxx
Looks beautiful! Would feta be a good sub?