Description
Summer Millet Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. This gluten-free and oil-free vegan salad is loaded with crunchy vegetables, tangy olives, and zesty capers, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s not only easy to prepare but also a nutritious choice that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish to complement your favorite meals. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or looking for a quick meal prep option, this salad will surely impress!
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 and black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse millet under cold water and boil it in 4.5 cups of water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- While millet cools, prepare the vegetables by dicing and slicing as needed.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, optional maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine cooled millet with the dressing in a large bowl. Add olives, capers, cucumber, spring onions, and red pepper; mix well.
- Chill in the fridge before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg