
Mediterranean Chickpea Millet Salad
User Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
515 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American

Mediterranean Chickpea Millet Salad
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This flavorful whole grain salad uses fluffy cooked millet, canned chick peas, feta cheese and kalamata olives in a bright lemon shallot vinaigrette. Makes a delicious side dish or vegetarian main course.
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Ingredients
FOR THE LEMON SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 small shallot minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE MILLET SALAD:
- 3 cups cooked millet cooked and cooled to room temperature
- 2 green onions white and green parts, sliced thin
- ½ cup radishes cut into julienne (or thin slices)
- ½ cup kalamata olives roughly chopped
- ½ English (hothouse) cucumber diced
- 15 ounce can chick peas drained
- 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
FOR THE LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
- In a small bowl combine the shallot, dijon mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine and set aside.
FOR THE SALAD:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled millet, green onions, radishes, kalamata olives, cucumber, chick peas, feta and toss to combine.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss, so that the salad is evenly coated with dressing.
- Just before serving, add the fresh chopped herbs (herbs degrade quickly and are best tasting when fresh). Enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
428mg
(12%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
472IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
Protein | 16g | 32% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
Fiber | 12g | 48% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 472IU | 9% |
Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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