Sorghum Salad With Cucumbers, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Sorghum Salad With Cucumbers, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sorghum; 2 cups water; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 1 large bunch); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 heaped cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 6 ounces); 3/4 pound cucumbers (1 European or 4 Persian), seeded if using regular cucumbers, cut in fine dice; 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped, or 1/4 cup chopped chives; 1 small ripe avocado, diced; Salt to taste; 1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and dried

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sorghum
2 cups water
Salt to taste
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 1 large bunch)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 heaped cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 6 ounces)
3/4 pound cucumbers (1 European or 4 Persian), seeded if using regular cucumbers, cut in fine dice
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped, or 1/4 cup chopped chives
1 small ripe avocado, diced
Salt to taste
1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and dried

1
Combine the sorghum, water and salt to taste (I use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon).
2
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 60 minutes, until the grains are tender and have begun to burst.
3
Remove from the heat and strain off any water remaining in the pot.
4
In a large salad bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, salt to taste and the olive oil.
5
Add the cooked sorghum and toss together.
6
Add the remaining ingredients, except the lettuce leaves, and toss together.
7
Serve with the lettuce leaves.
8
Use them for scooping.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sorghum, 2 cups water, Salt to taste, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Sorghum Salad With Cucumbers, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sorghum Salad With Cucumbers, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes

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