Greek Millet Salad

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Millet Salad, a wholesome twist on a classic dish! Perfectly cooked millet serves as the nutritious base for a medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. Fresh parsley and mint bring a burst of herbal freshness, while a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano ties everything together. This light yet satisfying salad is ideal for lunch, potlucks, or a refreshing side dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a deliciously healthy way to enjoy the best of Greek-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup millet
• 2 cups water
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the millet under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine millet, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until the millet is tender and the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Remove the millet from heat, fluff with a fork, and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the millet is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and slice the kalamata olives. Set aside.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, and crumble the feta cheese if it is not pre-crumbled.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, dried oregano, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled millet, prepared vegetables, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Greek Millet Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1937.5 grams (1937.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1877

Total Fat 96.90g	124%
Saturated Fat 21.80g	109%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.30g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 4778mg	208%
Total Carbohydrate 214.00g	78%
Dietary Fiber 23.80g	85%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 42.30g	85%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 726mg	56%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1585mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 45.1%