Spiced Millet Salad – Roasted Daikons, Red Onion & Carrots (GF – 3 servings)

Description

Spiced Millet Salad –

This is the salad that converts people who think they don’t like salad. Millet — that ancient, undersung grain — is toasted and seasoned with warm cinnamon and a slow-building cayenne heat, forming a nutty, satisfying base that is hearty enough to anchor the whole bowl. Roasted daikon and carrots caramelize in the oven until tender and sweet at the edges, their natural sugars deepened by the spice. Torn medjool dates weave through with their rich, honeyed softness while toasted pepitas scatter across the top with a satisfying crunch. Warm, complex, and quietly addictive — the kind of dish you find yourself thinking about the next day.

Heating Instructions: This salad is wonderful served warm or at room temperature. To warm, transfer to a skillet over medium-low heat with a small drizzle of olive oil, tossing gently for 3–4 minutes until heated through. Oven option: spread on a baking sheet and warm at 350° for 8–10 minutes. Microwave option: heat in a covered bowl in 60–90 second intervals, stirring between each. The dates will soften beautifully with gentle heat — add the pepitas after warming to preserve their crunch.