Tomato, Basil and Millet Salad Recipe

Name: Tomato, Basil and Millet Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup millet uncooked, rinsed and drained; 3 cups stock vegetable or chicken; 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 can, rinsed and drained; 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped; ⅓ cup basil thinly sliced; 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved; 6 large lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup millet uncooked, rinsed and drained
3 cups stock vegetable or chicken
15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 can, rinsed and drained
1 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped
⅓ cup basil thinly sliced
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
6 large lettuce leaves

1
Toast millet in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Remove skillet from heat and slowly pour in broth.
3
Return to heat and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
4
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and millet is cooked and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and set aside to allow to stand, covered, for another 5 minutes.
6
Transfer millet to a large bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to let cool.
7
Stir in chickpeas, green onions and basil, toss gently and set aside.
8
In a small bowl, add oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, and whisk until well mixed.
9
Then pour dressing over millet mixture and toss to evenly coat.
10
Stir in tomatoes, then arrange salad over lettuce leaves.
11
Serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup millet uncooked, rinsed and drained, 3 cups stock vegetable or chicken, 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 can, rinsed and drained, 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato, Basil and Millet Salad 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.

Tomato, Basil and Millet Salad

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