Toasted Millet Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Toasted Millet Salad, a wholesome and flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. The nutty, golden millet forms the base, toasted to perfection for a delightful aroma and rich texture. Fresh cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and red onion are paired with a medley of parsley and mint, creating a refreshing burst of flavors. A zesty lemon-honey dressing ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta and toasted almonds add layers of creaminess and crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this nutrient-rich salad is not only gluten-free but also incredibly versatile—serve it as a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the millet and toast it, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the toasted millet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the millet with a fork and let it cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled millet, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If using, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds for added flavor and texture.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.3 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3878 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.2 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1126 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2564 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
