Best 2 Middle Eastern Millet Salad In A Jar Recipes

Are you looking for a healthy and flavorful Middle Eastern recipe? If so, then you have to try this millet salad in a jar! It’s packed with nutrients and bursting with delicious flavors. This salad is the perfect meal prep option for busy weekdays, or a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains and vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and energized.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MIDDLE EASTERN MILLET SALAD-IN-A-JAR

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Layer your lunch with this vegetarian and gluten-free meal-in-a-jar. We love the versatility of millet - it can be porridge, popped or fluffy (as it is in this recipe). To save time, cook batches of millet, let cool, then store in freezer bags for up to 1 month.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings (about 1 cup millet each)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup millet, rinsed
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup hummus
Juice of 1/2 lemon plus the remaining half, quartered
A few dashes of hot sauce
1 large ripe tomato, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup pickled beets, diced
8 stuffed grape leaves, sliced into coins
2 Kirby cucumbers, diced
1 tablespoon za'atar spice blend (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup french-fried onions

Steps:

Make the millet: Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the millet and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the millet until it's tender and all the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let sit, covered, for 15 minutes. Add the oil, and fluff the millet with a fork. Serve warm or at room temperature. (The millet can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated in the microwave.)
Make the yogurt-hummus sauce: Whisk together the yogurt, hummus, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and hot sauce in a small bowl.
Make the tomato-pepper salad: Stir together the tomatoes, peppers, parsley and a pinch of salt in another small bowl.
Assemble the salad: Using four 16-ounce wide-mouthed glass jars with lids, evenly divide the beets among the jars, then add the following in separate layers: the millet (press it down a little to make room), grape leaves, tomato-pepper salad, cucumbers and yogurt-hummus sauce. Top each with a sprinkling of za'atar. Pack the french-fried onions (about 2 tablespoons per salad) and the lemon wedge in separate small containers for transporting.
Just before serving, transfer the jarred ingredients to a large bowl, add the onions and a squeeze of lemon juice and toss.

MIDDLE EASTERN TOMATO SALAD

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This salad is a perfect side dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet, or any other diet for that matter, and it's an incredible tasting summer treat for anyone, whether or not you're on a diet. I think it pairs wonderfully with any kind of grilled meat or fish.

Provided by mjkitty96

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup seeded, finely diced cucumber
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely diced tomato
1 cup finely diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¾ cup finely chopped mint, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place diced cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt or as needed; allow to drain for about 15 minutes. Toss drained cucumber with tomato, sweet onion, parsley, and mint. Drizzle salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 297.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

Use a variety of colorful vegetables to make the salad more visually appealing. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, and radishes.
If you don't have any cooked millet on hand, you can cook it in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. Just follow the package instructions.
Feel free to adjust the amount of dressing used to your liking. If you prefer a more flavorful salad, add more dressing. If you prefer a lighter salad, use less dressing.
This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Middle Eastern millet salad in a jar is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a variety of flavors. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to pack a healthy snack for on the go. With its vibrant colors and unique flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.