Millet is a fantastic grain to roll into your diet, and this salad is a gorgeous way to do it. Pomegranate is a perfect flavor to enjoy during the fall, when it’s in season, although some stores offer the seeds independently for longer than the whole fruits are available.
Ingredients
- ½ cup millet, cooked
- 4 cups arugula
- Seeds of one pomegranate
- 1½ Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup unsalted almonds
-
½ tsp. black pepper
Cashew Dressing:
- ¾ cup unsalted cashews
- 6 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp. salt
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients a bowl, except the dressing.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor, blending until creamy.
- Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 174 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 13.5g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 160mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars 12g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 11g | ||
| Protein 7g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 77.4mg | 6% | |
| Iron 2.1mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 435mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 25.2mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 15.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 2.8mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin K 39.8mcg | 35% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 70mcg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 7.8mcg | 25% | |
| Chloride 85.3mg | 4% | |
| Pantothenate 0.7mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 186.2mg | 15% | |
| Iodine 1.9mcg | 2% | |
| Magnesium 98.3mg | 25% | |
| Zinc 1.8mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 3mcg | 6% | |
| Copper 0.7mg | 80% | |
| Manganese 0.6mg | 25% | |
| Chromium 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 7.6mcg | 20% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Pomegranate, Water, Millet, Arugula, Dry Roasted Cashews, Lemon Juice, Almonds, Garlic, Peppermint, Salt, Black Pepper.
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