Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sorghum
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 1 large bunch)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 heaped cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 6 ounces)
  • 3/4 pound cucumbers (1 European or 4 Persian), seeded if using regular cucumbers, cut in fine dice
  • 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped, or 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 1 small ripe avocado, diced
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and dried

Method

  • Combine the sorghum, water and salt to taste (I use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon).
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 60 minutes, until the grains are tender and have begun to burst.
  • Remove from the heat and strain off any water remaining in the pot.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, salt to taste and the olive oil.
  • Add the cooked sorghum and toss together.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, except the lettuce leaves, and toss together.
  • Serve with the lettuce leaves.
  • Use them for scooping.