Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Summer Millet Salad. Perfect for warm days, this dish combines nutty millet with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Whether you’re enjoying a backyard BBQ or seeking a light lunch, this salad is both gluten-free and vegan, ensuring it’s a healthy choice for everyone. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes and the ability to serve as either a main or side dish, this versatile recipe is ideal for picnics and gatherings alike. Enjoy the burst of fresh flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked millet
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup capers
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- Dressing: juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- optional maple syrup
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse millet under cold water; boil in a pot with 4 1/2 cups of water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain excess water and allow it to cool.
- While millet cools, chop vegetables into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, optional maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine cooled millet with the dressing and add olives, capers, cucumber, spring onions, and red pepper. Mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg