Tender leeks and soft, fresh goat's cheese star in this grain salad, dressed with an aromatic vinaigrette based on elderflower cordial

A lovely salad with greens and grains

Credit : Haarala Hamilton and Valerie Berry

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Published 10 April 2026 2:18pm BST

A pleasing contrast of nubbly, earthy spelt grains with steamed leeks and soft chunks of goat’s cheese, lightly coated with a dressing that stars elderflower cordial.…