Black Bean & Millet Salad Recipe

Black Bean & Millet Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of millet (uncooked)
3 c of water
1-1/2 cup of black beans (cooked)
1 pc of onion (medium); chopped
1 pc of cucumber (medium)
2 pcs of tomatoes (large); chopped

For the dressing:
1/3 c of water
2 tsps of balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsps of juice (freshly squeezed lemon)
1 tsp of garlic; chopped finely
1/4 tsp of allspice
1/4 tsp of pepper (black)
1/2 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of salt

Instructions:

Cook millet with water till all of the water has been absorbed (30 to 45 minutes). Fluff using the fork; let it cool for a while.

Combine black beans, tomatoes, onion, and millet in a large mixing bowl. Peel cucumber (but leave some skin to like striped); slice, remove seeds, and dice. Add onto the bowl of salad.

Combine water, juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, allspice, black pepper, and cumin; mix well then pour onto salad. Toss and cover tightly. Let it chill.

Serve with lettuce or wrap in pita.

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