Tomato and basil summer salad

By the GetYourMacros team · 31 August 2026

A refreshing chilled spelt salad with juicy tomatoes, protein-packed beans, and aromatic basil.

• Time 15 min
• Course First course
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 75 g Pearled spelt (farro)
• 140 g Canned beans (drained)
• 200 g Tomatoes
• Fresh basil to taste
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 20 ml Lemon juice
• 1 Cucumber

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Rinse the farro and boil it in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until tender but still firm.
2. Drain the farro and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down.
3. Rinse and drain the canned beans thoroughly.
4. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
5. Add the cooled farro and the beans to the bowl with the vegetables.
6. Tear the fresh basil leaves by hand and add them to the salad along with the olive oil and lemon juice.
7. Toss everything together and let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

• This salad is perfect for meal prep; the flavors improve after a few hours in the fridge.
• Adding lemon juice helps preserve the bright green color of the basil.

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