Wheat Free Cilantro-Lime Millet & Chickpea Salad
This bright, hearty salad is everything you want in a warm-weather meal — fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, protein-packed chickpeas, and fluffy millet all tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing that genuinely makes you want to eat the whole bowl. Millet is a naturally grain that contains no wheat, so it's a fantastic base for anyone navigating wheat sensitivities without wanting to sacrifice substance or satisfaction. The dressing comes together with olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, cumin, turmeric, and a pinch of cayenne, which means every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — no mystery sauces or packaged shortcuts required. Cooling the millet before tossing is a small but important step that keeps the cucumber crisp and the avocado from turning mushy, so don't rush it. The result is a salad that holds its own as a full meal rather than a side, with enough color and texture to impress at a potluck or a weekday lunch. It keeps well in the fridge for up to a day, making it a smart option for meal prep when you want something fresh-tasting without starting from scratch every time.
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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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