Caramelized Onion and Millet Salad with Roasted Peanuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A vibrant salad combining nutty millet, sweet caramelized onions, and crunchy roasted peanuts, dressed with a zesty citrus vinaigrette inspired by Senegalese flavors. This African-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs millet, water, yellow onions, thinly sliced into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup millet
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup millet under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine millet with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and millet is fluffy. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
2. Step 2: While millet cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions and cook slowly for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil to create a tangy dressing.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooked millet, caramelized onions, 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all flavors. Serve at room temperature or chilled as a flavorful side dish or light meal.