Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Summer Millet Salad, the ideal dish to elevate your summer gatherings! This colorful, refreshing salad is packed with nutritious ingredients, making it not only visually appealing but also a healthy choice for any occasion. With a delightful combination of crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing, this vegan and gluten-free salad is perfect for BBQs, picnics, or light lunches. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s make-ahead friendly and tastes even better when chilled. Experience the joy of fresh summer produce with this versatile recipe that everyone will love!
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
- 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 4½ cups of water in a medium pot. Add millet and reduce heat to medium-low; cook for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid.
- While cooking, chop vegetables: dice cucumber, spring onions, and red pepper; slice olives.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, optional maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
- Once cooled slightly, combine millet with dressing and all chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
- Cover and chill in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg