Millet Salad
This Millets 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.
Allergen Information: Contains None
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.
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.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Gouri Bhatia
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and this version of Millet Salad is so much better than restaurant style. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will be making this again very soon."
Sneha Rathore
"Making this regularly for dinner, and I loved how light yet filling this Millet Salad turned out to be. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Komal Ghosh
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will be making this again very soon."
Deepak Sen
"Tried this earlier today, and this Millet Salad recipe exceeded all my expectations. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."