A refreshing millet salad packed with fibre-rich veggies and plant-powered nutrition.
Little Millet & Veggie Salad is a vibrant, refreshing bowl made with soft-cooked little millet and a medley of fresh vegetables. It’s light, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for days when you want something quick yet nourishing. With a simple seasoning of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, this salad is delicious on its own or as a wholesome side.
Little millet is rich in fibre, iron, and plant protein, helping with digestion and sustained energy. The colourful vegetables add vitamins, antioxidants, and hydration. Olive oil and lemon juice provide healthy fats and freshness — making this salad a complete, balanced choice for weight-watchers, diabetics, and anyone seeking a clean, light meal.
Take the cooked little millet in a mixing bowl and fluff gently.
Add pomegranate, green apple, pear, capsicum, paneer, and cucumber.
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
Toss gently until everything is well combined. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavour.
Add a pinch of dried oregano for a subtle Mediterranean flavour.
Add sprouted green gram for extra protein.
Add boiled sweet corn for extra sweetness and colour.
Add roasted peanuts or walnuts for extra crunch and healthy fats.
Add beetroot / carrot (grated or cubed) for colour and antioxidants.
Add chia seeds (soaked) to make the salad more filling.
Replace raw paneer with grilled paneer for a firmer texture.
Add roasted sunflower/pumpkin seeds for a nutty crunch.
