Lupin Free Cilantro-Lime Millet & Chickpea Salad
Bright, zesty, and loaded with fresh produce, this grain-and-legume salad is the kind of bowl that makes you genuinely excited about eating something wholesome. Fluffy millet forms the base, tossed with chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and creamy avocado — all brought together by a punchy lime and cumin dressing with a hint of turmeric warmth. Every ingredient here is naturally free from lupin, which can sneak into everything from pasta to flour blends and even some packaged salad mixes, so building this one from scratch gives you total peace of mind. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, and spices, and it coats every grain and vegetable beautifully once the millet has had a chance to cool. Rinsing and simmering the millet until fluffy is the only real technique involved, making this approachable for any skill level. A gentle fold of diced avocado at the end keeps it creamy without turning to mush, and a final taste-and-adjust moment means you can dial up the lime or salt exactly to your liking. It holds well in the fridge for a day, so it's a smart make-ahead option for lunches or a vibrant side at your next gathering.
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4 servings
For the millet
- 1 cup millet
- 2 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
For the salad
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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