Mexican Millet Salad

Submitted by TeeknhataMetzer on June 30, 2008 - 11:31.
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Servings: 
2-3
Ingredients: 

* 1/2 cup millet, rinsed and drained
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 3/4 cup fresh corn (= from 1 ear)
* 1/8 cup packed cilantro leaves
* 1/4 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
* 7 small cherry tomatoes, quartered
* 1/2 cup cooked black beans (optional)

Dressing:

* 1/2 medium jalepeno, halved and seeded
* 1 TBS red onion
* 3 TBS fresh lime juice
* 2 TBS olive oil
* 2 TBS fresh chopped cilantro
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 cup chopped avocado
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 tsp. agave nectar

Directions: 

1.In a saucepan, bring the water and millet to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
2.Meanwhile, make the dressing by blending all of the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
3.Once the millet is cool, add to it the fresh corn, cilantro leaves, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and black beans (if desired). Fold in the dressing and toss. Serve over a bed of greens with a side of fresh salsa.