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Millet Tabbouleh Salad

by Giada De Laurentiis
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Serves
4
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Millet Tabbouleh Salad

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Millet is similar to quinoa, with small grains that cook up fluffy and separate, and like quinoa, it is a good source of protein as well as numerous minerals and vitamins. It's a great alternative to quinoa and brown rice if you've gotten into a bit of a grain rut. Here millet serves as a gluten-free alternative to bulgur wheat; it makes for a lighter, more refreshing tabbouleh. I also add strawberries, which, though quite nontraditional, provide a bit of sweetness and a pretty pop of color. To make it even more of a substantial entree salad, add bits of chicken or salmon. Of course, you can also serve it as a side to a simple summer meal.

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Millet Tabbouleh Salad

Category

Side Dish

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

266

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw millet
  • 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (about 1 large bunch)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 shallot (chopped fine and rinsed under cold water)
  • 1/2 cup peeled and diced English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Baby arugula (baby spinach, or baby kale (optional))

Instructions

  1. Place the millet in a saucepan with 2 cups lightly salted water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer the millet for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Let cool.
  2. Place 1 cup of the cooked millet in a medium bowl and reserve the rest for another use (cooked millet can be frozen for up to 2 months). Add the parsley, mint, shallot, cucumber and strawberries. Season with the salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well to coat evenly. Serve over greens, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
266
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
21 grams
Protein
3 grams
Fat
19 grams
Saturated Fat
3 grams
Sodium
875 milligrams
Fiber
3 grams
Sugar
2 grams
Unsaturated Fat
15 grams
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