Quinoa Spring & Summer Salad (gluten Free)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup peas (fresh, or frozen plus 2 cups boiling water)
• 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced (spring onions)
• 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup green pistachios, shelled
• 1/4 cup hempseed nuts, shelled
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or sub cilantro or basil or..?)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Recipe

• 1 if using frozen peas: in a bowl soak the peas in the boiling water, set aside until they have warmed through. drain and pat dry.
• 2 in a large salad bowl combine the peas with the remaining ingredients, plus 1/4-1/2 cup of dressing, (your fave or try simple cider vinaigrette). toss well.
• 3 serve immediately or refrigerate until you're ready to serve.