Description
Summer Millet Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together a delightful mix of crunchy vegetables and zesty flavors. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings, this gluten-free and oil-free salad makes an ideal side dish for BBQs or a satisfying light lunch. With its lively combination of millet, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing, you’ll enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to customize with your favorite ingredients, making it a go-to recipe for meal prep or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups uncooked millet
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- 1 small diced red pepper
- 2 sliced spring onions
- 1/3 – ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup capers
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain millet thoroughly under cold water. Boil 4 ½ cups of water in a large pot, add the millet, and cook for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid and let cool.
- Dice the cucumber and red pepper; slice the spring onions.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Once the millet has cooled slightly, combine it with the dressing and all prepared vegetables. Stir gently until well coated.
- Chill the salad in the fridge before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg