Edamame Apple Millet Salad
Posted by Martina Grace | SALADS
Celebrate the season with this vibrant Edamame Apple Millet Salad, featuring crisp vegetables and seasonal fruit for a refreshing, protein-packed boost!
🍽 Servings: 4 🕓 Prep Time: 10 mins 🕓 Cook Time: 30 mins
INGREDIENTS
◦ 1 cup hulled millet, dry
◦ 2 cups water
◦ 1 can 19oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
◦ 1 1/2 cup edamame, cooked
◦ 4 mini cucumbers, chopped
◦ 1 red bell pepper, chopped
◦ 1 apple, chopped
◦ 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
◦ 1/2 cup nuts or seeds of choice
◦ 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
◦ 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Baslamic Vinaigrette
◦ 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
◦ 2 tbsp baslamic vinegar
◦ Juice 1/2 lemon
◦ 1 tbsp dijon mustard
◦ 1 tsp dried oregano
◦ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
◦ 1/2 tsp salt
◦ 1/4 tsp black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small pan, add the millet and the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low-medium heat, cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from the stove and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
3. In a mason jar, add all the indregients for the vinaigrette, close the lid and shake well.
4. In a large salad bowl, add all the ingredients, pour the vinaigrette on the salad and mix until everything is well combined.
5. Divide into 4 servings.
Refrigerate up to 4-5 days.
🌱 Enjoy every bite,
Martina.
NUTRITION FACTS
✦ Per serving: 26g of protein & 18g of fiber.
✦ Millet is high in dietary fiber, which supports healthy digestion by promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation. The fiber also helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
✦ Millet has been linked to improved heart health due to its high fiber content, which can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
✦ The low glycemic index of hulled millet makes it a good option for blood sugar management.
✦ The antioxidants in millet, including phenolic compounds and flavonoids, have anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce chronic inflammation in the body.
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