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    Easy Vegetable Millet salad

    Modified: Mar 20, 2025 Published: Jun 30, 2023 by Sravanthi Chanda. 2 Comments

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    Are you looking for delicious millet recipes? Look no further than gluten-free millet salad! This easy recipe combines fluffy millet, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing.

    Add your favorite veggies, enjoy the zesty flavors, and don't forget the crunchy almonds. This millet salad is a wholesome dish that's satisfying and good for you. For a perfect base, check out my easy millet recipe to prepare the millet for this delicious salad.

    millet salad in a bowl and plate picture with ingredients

    This vegetable millet salad is so filling that it makes a good takeaway lunch, and the leftovers can be used for dinner as well. Add variety to your salad lineup with my delicious chickpea black bean salad and tangy black-eyed peas salad.

    If you love Indian flavors like I do, you should definitely try my spicy Indian chickpea salad or Indian peanut cucumber salad to make your meals extra flavorful.

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    Ingredients

    millet salad ingredients in a bowl

    Millet:  Fluffy millet is the key to this millet salad recipe. I used proso millet to make this recipe. Other millet types like foxtail, barnyard, or little millet also go well in this recipe.

    Veggies: I shot this recipe using broccoli, sweet corn, and carrots. But you could use any veggies according to the season and your taste. Some veggies that go well with this salad are green beans, peas, cauliflower, bell peppers, turnip, radish, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini.

    Salad dressing ingredients: This recipe uses a mix of fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, olive oil, pepper, and salt as a salad dressing. Ginger goes well with millet. The spice from ginger will flavor the bland millet and makes it flavorful. 

    Fresh herbs: I used cilantro leaves, giving the salad a wonderful flavor. You can use other fresh herbs like parsley, mint, dill leaves, and basil leaves. Chop it finely to allow its flavor to mingle with the other ingredients.

    Toppings: You can use nuts and seeds for an extra crunch and nutty flavor. I used almonds but other nuts like cashews, walnuts, pistachio, and pine nuts also go well in this salad. And I sometimes also use seeds like pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, you could use dried cranberries or raisins. 

    For exact ingredient quantities, see the recipe card below.

    Detailed Steps

    You can use leftover millet to make this salad. For a detailed and foolproof millet recipe, please read my How to Cook Millet post. If you want a hands-free cooking method, please check my Instant Pot Millet recipe.

    Step 1: Cook the millet and keep it aside to cool down.

    Step 2: I used broccoli, sweet corn, and carrots. Chop the veggies as you like and steam them until they are cooked

    Step 3: Whisk all salad dressing ingredients and add the veggies. Mix everything well.

    Step 4: To this veggies mixture, now add cooked millet and cilantro leaves. Gently toss the salad and ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

    Step 5: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle the salad with the almonds or any other toppings.

    Serving Suggestions

    This millet salad is very versatile, and here are some ways to serve this nutritious salad.

    Eat it as a meal: Enjoy millet salad as a light lunch or dinner. With pre-cooked millet, it's quick to prepare on busy days.

    Pair with grilled proteins: The salad’s refreshing flavors pair well with smoky, savory grilled proteins.

    Serve as a side: Millet salad makes an excellent side dish for various main courses.

    Pack for lunch: Prepare millet salad in advance for a convenient lunch option.

    Potlucks or picnics: Ideal for gatherings, millet salad is easy to make in large quantities and pleases a crowd.

    Customize it: Add roasted veggies, grilled corn, avocado, chickpeas, beans, or black-eyed peas. Experiment with different herbs or spices to suit your family.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make millet salad ahead of time?

    Definitely! Millet salad is perfect for making ahead of time. It usually tastes even better once the millet absorbs all the flavors. Just prepare your salad and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.You can refrigerate the salad for a couple of days.

    Can I use other grains instead of millet in the salad?

    Yes, you could use other whole grains like quinoa, couscous, barley, and bulgur. You can even make this with any rice.

    Can I freeze the millet salad?

    I prefer freezing the cooked millet and making the salad as needed.

    Can I use pre-cooked or leftover millet in the salad?

    Absolutely! Using pre-cooked or leftover millet is a convenient way to make millet salad. Just make sure to store the cooked millet in the fridge and consume it within a few days to maintain its quality and flavor.

    Have you tried this Millet Salad Recipe? Provide your feedback by giving a star rating and/or leaving comments. And don't forget to share the recipe with others on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter.

    Recipe

    A colorful millet salad served with steamed broccoli, carrots, and corn, topped with fresh herbs, presented in a white bowl on a wooden table.

    Millet salad

    By: Sravanthi Chanda
    Are you looking for delicious millet recipes? Look no further than millet salad! This easy recipe combines fluffy millet, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing.

    Rate this recipe by clicking the stars!

    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine Global
    Servings 2
    Calories 362 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup cooked millet
    • 1 cup sweet corn
    • 1 cup broccoli small head
    • ½ cup carrots finely chopped
    • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
    • ¼ cup almonds

    Millet salad dressing ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon ginger grated
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust according to your taste
    • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust according to your taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the millet and keep it aside.
    • Prep the veggies for the salad. I used broccoli, sweet corn, and carrots. Chop the veggies as you like and steam them until they are cooked.
    • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, and grated ginger. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk and keep it aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, take the veggies. Add the prepared salad dressing and mix it well.
    • To this veggies mixture, now add cooked millet and cilantro leaves. Gently toss the salad and ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
    • Sprinkle the salad with the toppings. I used almonds here. And mix it well.
    • Once everything is well combined, transfer the millet salad to a serving dish or serve it immediately.

    Notes

    • Fluffy millet is the key to this recipe, please check my how to cook millet recipe for detailed instructions..
    • Steaming time depends on how you cut the veggies and according to your taste.
    • Add the almonds just before serving so that they remain crunchy.
    • If you have any leftover roasted veggies, you can use them in this recipe. 
    • Add red chili flakes or chopped jalapenos to make this salad spicy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 343mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5.895IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Cherry Jain says

      February 17, 2021 at 9:51 pm

      which millets can we use for this recipe

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      • Sravanthi says

        February 17, 2021 at 10:53 pm

        You can use any small millets like foxtail millet or little millet or Proso millet or Kodo millet to make this recipe.

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