MILLET & QUINOA MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Millet & Quinoa Mediterranean Salad image

Provided by Katzen

Categories Grains

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup millet
1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa (red, white, or black)
3/4 cup water
1 English cucumber, diced
1 tomatoes, ripe, seeds squeezed out, diced
1 sweet pepper, seeded, diced
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, pressed
200 g feta cheese, diced
1 (10 ounce) can large white beans, drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more, to taste)
2 teaspoons dried dill (sub basil or oregano, if preferred)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, juice of (zest as well, if preferred)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Bring millet and 1 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for five minutes; turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
Bring quinoa and 3/4 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 12-14 minutes; fluff.
Combine all ingredients and toss; chill. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 764.6, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 9.1, Protein 27.6