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5 from 13 votes

Sorghum Salad With Cherry Tomatoes

This sorghum salad is perfect for summer picnics or potlucks because it's light, refreshing, and filling.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 162kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole white sorghum
  • cup water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan/ pink salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic dried or use 1 garlic cloves minced
  • 3-4 basil leaves chopped optional

Avocado salad dressing

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • First, prepare sorghum: Soak the sorghum overnight for at least 5 hours.
    1 cup whole white sorghum
  • Rinse it and drain the water. Place the sorghum grain and water inside the inner pot.
    2½ cup water
  • Close the lid, and set the valve to sealing position.
  • Select the manual/pressure cook button and set the time for 35 minutes.
  • Later, let the pressure release naturally. After that, open the lid and fluff sorghum with a fork.

Prepare the avocado dressing

  • In a blender, add all the ingredients for the dressing and blend until smooth.
    1 ripe avocado, pinch black pepper, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 3 tablespoon lemon juice, 4 tablespoon water, 2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Taste it and add more salt or lemon juice, if needed. Set it aside.

Sauteing

  • Now, Place a medium saucepan over high heat, add olive oil, and once it's hot, diced bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic.
    1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 green bell peppers, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon minced garlic dried, ¼ teaspoon Himalayan/ pink salt
  • Stir it occasionally and cook until the vegetables are slightly cooked. (it took me about 3 - 4 minutes)
  • You want to keep the crunchy texture, so don't overcook it.
    (check above for step-by-step pictures)
  • Once it's done, let it cool for a couple of minutes.
  • Place the cooked room temperature sorghum in the large bowl. Add roasted cherry tomatoes and bell pepper mixture.
  • Pour the prepared avocado dressing and mix everything together.
  • Garnish it with chopped basil leaves.
    3-4 basil leaves chopped
  • Serve immediately or store it in a covered container and refrigerate for up to two days.

Notes

  • If you can't find sorghum, you can use another whole grain like quinoa, wheat berries, or farro.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to two days.
  • The avocado dressing will turn brown if exposed to air for too long. To prevent this, place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the dressing.
  • You can also roast the cherry tomatoes and bell pepper in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Use any dressings or toppings of your choice. Adding a little green or red onions brings great taste and flavor.
  • Cook the sorghum ahead of time and make the salad when you're ready to eat. This will save you time on busy weeknights.
  • If you like sorghum recipes, try my Jowar upma recipe with an Indian flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg