Pork Free Cilantro-Lime Millet & Chickpea Salad
This vibrant grain salad is the kind of dish that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. Fluffy millet forms the base, tossed with hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado — all brought together by a punchy lime and cumin dressing with a warm hit of turmeric. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The dressing comes together in minutes and does serious work, coating every grain and vegetable with bright citrus flavor and just enough heat from the optional cayenne. Folding in the avocado at the end keeps it perfectly creamy rather than turning into mush, which is a small step that makes a big difference. This is the kind of salad that works as a satisfying lunch, a crowd-pleasing side, or a meal-prep staple you'll actually look forward to eating.
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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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