Foxtail Millet Salad
This Foxtail Millet Salad is a nutritious, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. It's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it an excellent option for those seeking healthy and balanced meals. Millets are a whole grain that's high in fiber, magnesium, and other essential nutrients, making this salad a great way to incorporate them into your diet. However, people with a nut allergy should avoid this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
58 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Foxtail Millet (Raw)
0.25 cup (50g)
Carrot
0.25 cup, grated (50g)
Cucumber
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Tomato
0.5 cup, chopped (80g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Black Pepper
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Instructions
Preparation
For Foxtail Millet-
Rinse the foxtail millet in water 2-3 times to remove any dirt or debris.
Add the rinsed foxtail millet and water to a pressure cooker.
Close the pressure cooker with the lid and cook on high heat until the pressure builds up.
Once the pressure builds up, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 3-4 whistles.
Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
Open the pressure cooker and fluff the millet with a fork and use.
Serve hot.
Cooking Steps
In a mixing bowl, add the cooked foxtail millet, chopped cucumber, grated carrot, chopped tomato, chopped onion, and chopped coriander leaves.
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the salad gently until all the ingredients are well combined.
Serve the salad.