Great Greek Grain Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

  • ¼ cup hulled hemp seeds

  • 1 cup diced cucumbers

  • ½ cup sliced pitted black or Kalamata olives

  • ½ cup thinly sliced green scallion tops

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil

  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

  • ¼ cup canned chickpeas (optional)

  • Homemade Tofu Feta (optional)

Instructions:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the quinoa, hemp seeds, cucumbers, olives, scallions, bell pepper, basil, and parsley. Add the lemon juice and toss again, then season to taste as needed with salt and pepper. If desired, drizzle on olive oil and toss once more.

  • Enjoy as is, or with canned chickpeas or Homemade Tofu Feta