Ingredients for Millet Quinoa Mediterranean Salad
- 1/2 cup millet
- 1 3/4 cups water (1 cup for millet, 3/4 cup for quinoa)
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- English Cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- Sweet Pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Garlic Clove
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- White Beans
- Cayenne Pepper
- Dried Dill
- Pine Nuts
- Lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh Ground Pepper
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How to Make Millet Quinoa Mediterranean Salad
- Rinse 1/2 cup millet under cold water.
- Combine rinsed millet and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Rinse 1/2 cup quinoa under cold water.
- In a separate saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-14 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff both the cooked millet and quinoa with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked millet, quinoa, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- (Optional) Add 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
55g
Carbs
26g
