Serve up this hearty vegan Greek salad as a meal or side dish! Adding the millet into the recipe makes the salad more filling and of course nutritious too. This easy millet salad makes the absolutely perfect lunch on a scorching summer's day and is ready in 30 minutes!
Millet is a cereal grain with a mild flavor that soaks up dressings and seasonings you add to it. It's boiled in water, similar to rice, and can be used as a hot cereal or as a pilaf. Sometimes it is ground into flour and used to make baked goods.
This grain from the grass family is a staple for much of the world except for the US where it is predominantly used in bird feed. There are different varieties of millet and they may look different, ranging in colors from white to brown.
It's naturally gluten-free with high amounts of fiber and protein making it a great substitute for other grains such as rice, quinoa, and couscous.
Cook millet for salads in boiling water for about 20 minutes. Be sure not to overcook or it will turn too mushy. Drain it and allow it to cool. Add seasoning and dressing while the millet is still warm so it can absorb more flavor.
There's no need to soak it although it may be a good idea to rinse millet before cooking. It cooks quickly, about the same time as rice, and doesn't contain any compounds that require soaking in advance.
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Janaye says
This salad looks so delicious! Excited to try it
Andrea White says
Let us know what you think if you give it a try 🙂
Gina H. says
This Greek salad looks wonderfully filling and hearty! Can't wait to try it!
Andrea White says
Let us know what you think if you give it a try 🙂
Amanda says
Love a good grain salad with cucumbers and other fresh veggies! Yum!
Andrea White says
So many yummy textures and flavors to enjoy!
Tina G. says
Love how filling this salad is!
Andrea White says
Nothing like a filling and delicious salad to feel light and refreshed with after eating!
Teodora says
Perfect fresh and colorful recipe for summer dasy!
Andrea White says
Love a good fresh salad on summer days too! SO good!
nancy says
i love a good greek salad. and i like it even more that you've used millet!
Andrea White says
It's such a great combination!
Andrea White says
So incredibly refreshing and filling at the same time. Love it!
Gabriela Herrera says
This millet greek salad is perfect for a day at the beach or camping I loved it.
Andrea White says
Definitely! Easy to make and great cold or hot!
Jess says
I love greek salads!
Andrea White says
Same! So delicious!
Jacqui says
It was the first time trying millet for me, and I’m so in love with it! This recipe is simple and easy to follow and turns out delicious. Totally making this one again.
Andrea White says
Wohoo! So glad it was a hit for you!