Mushroom Free Cilantro-Lime Millet & Chickpea Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with plant-based goodness, this millet and chickpea salad is the kind of bowl that makes you genuinely excited about eating your vegetables. Fluffy millet forms the hearty base, tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro for a dish that's as colorful as it is satisfying. The dressing is where things really sing — a punchy blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and turmeric that coats every grain and chickpea in warm, citrusy flavor. Because every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no guesswork about what's hiding in the bowl, making it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone navigating fungi-related restrictions. Mushrooms have a way of sneaking into grain salads, dressings, and store-bought grain blends, so building this one entirely from scratch keeps things clean and completely worry-free. The avocado gets folded in last to keep it perfectly chunky, and a pinch of cayenne gives the whole thing a subtle kick if you're into a little heat. This one works just as well packed for lunch the next day as it does served fresh off the counter.
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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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