This vibrant grain salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but comes together with minimal fuss and a handful of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Fluffy millet forms the base — a naturally light and nutty grain that soaks up the zesty lime dressing beautifully — while hearty chickpeas add satisfying protein and substance. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, punchy red onion, and creamy avocado round everything out into a bowl that's colorful, texturally interesting, and genuinely craveable. The dressing is where the magic happens: olive oil, fresh lime juice and zest, cumin, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne come together into something bright and boldly spiced without a drop of anything to worry about. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. It's equally at home as a light lunch, a meal-prep staple, or a crowd-pleasing side at a summer gathering. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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Rinse the millet in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium saucepan with 2 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook until the water is fully absorbed and the millet is tender and fluffy, about 18 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the millet rest, covered, for 5 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork. Spread the millet onto a large mixing bowl or sheet pan and let it cool for at least 10 minutes until no longer steaming.
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