Gluten Free Sorghum Salad

Have you ever tried sorghum? It's perfect for making a gluten-free salad with grains. This simple sorghum salad is made with summer fresh tomatoes, balsamic and fresh basil is full of bright, tangy flavor and works great to make ahead for an easy lunch during the week.

Recipe: $2.90 Per Serving: $1.45

This Sorghum Salad was originally published in September of 2014. It has been recently updated and I hope you enjoy it!

This gluten-free grain salad sprung up from an effort to use up ingredients I had on hand. I had some cooked sorghum in the fridge and a bazillion heirloom tomatoes from my CSA box that I needed to use up.

Recently I've become obsessed with grain salads. I don't know why I used to shy away from them so much. They're super filling.

I don't really know how to name this dish either. Balsamic Grain Salad? Heirloom Tomatoes Are so Pretty Salad?

Basically, you just need really quality tomatoes, balsamic, and basil. Then add your choice of greens and grains. Simple, filling, and super delicious.

If you're looking for more gluten-free salads, try this warm butternut squash salad and this quinoa and black bean salad.

What is Sorghum?

Sorghum is a grain, derived from cereal grass. In the United States, it is mostly used to feed animals but in other parts of the world, it is a vital crop to feed humans.

In cooking, it is most commonly used to make porridge, bread, and snacks. It is also used to make a type of molasses.

This small, round grain that's usually white or pale yellow is packed with nutrition. This low-fat, high-protein, high-fiber grain is a good source of a wide range of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron to name a few

Ingredients

Here's a brief overview of what goes into making this gluten-free salad with sorghum.

• Cooked sorghum: You can also use quinoa or brown rice which are also gluten-free. Or use farro, barley, or wheatberries if you are able to eat gluten.
• Olive oil: For salads use extra virgin olive oil. This healthy oil tastes the best.
• Garlic: For salads and uncooked dishes, fresh cloves of garlic give the best flavor.
• Tomatoes: Use super ripe and awesome tomatoes (heirloom if you can!)
• Balsamic vinegar: The sour, sweet flavor of balsamic is more complex than other kinds of vinegar, and highly recommend using it. In a pinch, you can use red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.
• Fresh basil: Just like the garlic, fresh basil is essential to the flavor of this gluten-free salad.
• Fresh greens: You can use any you enjoy (I love arugula!) such as spinach, kale, arugula, or mixed baby greens.
• Fresh parmesan cheese: Adds the perfect salty umami flavor to the top of this easy salad.

How to Cook Sorghum

If you don't have sorghum cooked to make your salad, here's how to prepare it.

1. Bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil.
2. Add 1/2 cup sorghum to the pot.
3. Cook covered for 25-40 minutes or until it's tender.
4. Remove from the heat, drain off any excess water and allow to chill.

How to Make a Gluten-Free Salad with Sorghum

1. Prepare your sorghum according to the above directions or according to the package directions.
2. Warm the olive oil over low heat in a medium pot. Grate or mince the garlic and add to the oil. Cook for about one minute, stirring. Make sure it doesn’t burn!
3. Cut your tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized chunks. Add to pot and remove from heat. Stir well and let the tomatoes absorb the flavor of the garlic.
4. Add the cooled sorghum to the pot and stir well. Add the balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. You can mix the greens into the salad or place them on a plate and serve the sorghum salad on top.
5. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips and FAQs

• Use ripe tomatoes. They don't have to be fancy (though heirlooms are great!) but they do need to be ripe.
• Cook the sorghum ahead of time. That way It's perfectly ready to make the salad.
• Want it vegetarian or vegan? Skip the parmesan cheese!
• Make ahead. It's perfect for meal prep! Just keep the greens separate until just before serving.

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Basil-Balsamic Sorghum & Tomato Salad

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• Author: Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Yield: 2 1x

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Have you ever tried sorghum? It's perfect for making a gluten-free salad with grains. This simple sorghum salad is made with summer fresh tomatoes, balsamic and fresh basil is full of bright, tangy flavor and works great to make ahead for an easy lunch during the week.

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Ingredients

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• 1-2 cups cooked sorghum (or quinoa, farro, barley, etc.)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 super ripe & awesome tomatoes (heirloom if you can!)
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
• dash of salt and pepper to taste
• 2-4 cups fresh greens (arugula!)
• fresh parmesan cheese for topping

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Instructions

1. If you don’t have cooked sorghum, start by cooking 1/2 cup dry sorghum. Then set aside to cool.
2. In a medium pot, warm the oil over low heat. Grate or mince the garlic and add to the oil. Cook for about one minute, stirring. Make sure it doesn’t burn!
3. Cut your tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized chunks. Add to pot and remove from heat. Stir well and let the tomatoes absorb some of the garlic flavor.
4. Add cooled sorghum and stir well. Stir in balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. You can mix in the greens now, or plate them (2 servings) and add the sorghum-tomato mixture to the top.
5. Top with 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve!

Notes

• Use ripe tomatoes. They don't have to be fancy (though heirlooms are great!) but they do need to be ripe.
• Cook the sorghum ahead of time. That way It's perfectly ready to make the salad.
• Want it vegetarian or vegan? Skip the parmesan cheese!
• Make ahead. It's perfect for meal prep! Just keep the greens separate until just before serving.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Category: Salad
• Method: No Cook
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: sorghum salad, gluten free salad, gluten free grain salad