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Minty Millet & Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked millet (I use this method)
  • 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • ¼ cup or so, thinly sliced red cabbage
  • ¼ cup scallions chopped scallions
  • ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ⅓ cup toasted pistachios
  • a few handfuls of baby salad greens
  • handful of mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange
  • optional: 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • salt & pepper
  • a little water to thin, if necessary

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients, taste and adjust seasonings. Set aside.
  2. Optional step: toss your chickpeas in a small skillet w/ a little olive oil, salt and pepper until browned.
  3. Toss together all salad ingredients with enough dressing to coat (you don't have to use it all). Taste and adjust seasonings.