As an Eastern Mediterranean, I love using grains in my salads. While sorghum is not Mediterranean, this ancient grain nutrition packed and it’s nutty taste such a delicious added flavors to the salads.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup dandelion greens, roughly chopped
- 2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked sorghum
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- 1 cup red lettuce, torn into bite-sized piece
- Radicchio leaves as wraps
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the dandelion greens, romaine lettuce, red lettuce, and cooked sorghum. Toss gently to mix.
- Add the Extras: Top the greens with red onion slices, Kalamata olives, and pickled red onions if using.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes, or crumbled feta if desired.
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