Nutritious and protein-packed Millet Salad made with foxtail millet grains, chickpeas, and a medley of colorful vegetables.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cooked foxtail millet
  • 1/4 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned)
  • 2 tablespoons cucumber (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons carrot (diced)
  • 1/4 cup colored bell pepper (diced)
  • 2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Method

  1. Cook the millets and let them cool completely. Check out the detailed recipe How to cook Millet in the Instant Pot. You can also use leftover cooked millet for this recipe.
  2. In a small jar, add all the dressing ingredients like olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add cooked foxtail millet, boiled chickpeas, cucumber, carrot, bell peppers, coriander leaves to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss well to combine.
  4. Top with your favorite nuts and seeds if desired, and serve immediately. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.