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Summer Millet Salad

Summer Millet Salad
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Summer Millet Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that perfectly captures the essence of warm weather dining. This vibrant salad, filled with wholesome ingredients like millet, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing, is ideal for picnics, BBQs, or light lunches. It’s not only vegan and gluten-free but also oil-free, making it a guilt-free option that will leave you feeling energized. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to become a staple in your summer meal rotation.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse millet under cold water. Boil 4 1/2 cups of water in a pot and add millet. Cook for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain excess water and let cool.
  2. While millet cooks, prepare vegetables by dicing cucumber and red pepper and slicing spring onions.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Once millet has cooled slightly, combine it with the dressing and all prepared vegetables in a large bowl.
  5. Chill for at least one hour before serving to enhance the flavors.

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