Foxtail Millet Salad
Nutritious and protein-packed Millet Salad made with foxtail millet grains, chickpeas, and a medley of colorful vegetables.
Servings 2
Calories 349kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked foxtail millet
- ¼ cup chickpeas cooked or canned
- 2 tablespoons cucumber diced
- 2 tablespoons carrot diced
- ¼ cup colored bell pepper diced
- 2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves finely chopped
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the millets and let them cool completely. Check out the detailed recipe How to cook Millet in the Instant Pot. You can also use leftover cooked millet for this recipe.
- In a small jar, add all the dressing ingredients like olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Add cooked foxtail millet, boiled chickpeas, cucumber, carrot, bell peppers, coriander leaves to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss well to combine.
- Top with your favorite nuts and seeds if desired, and serve immediately. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3197IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg