High Protein Vegan Quinoa Salad

Preparing the Quinoa Cook 1/2 cup of quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool before adding to the salad.

Preparing the Salad Ingredients Drain and rinse 1 can of chickpeas. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley.

Assembling the Salad In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and roasted sunflower seeds. Toss well to mix all ingredients evenly.

Adding the Hemp Seeds Sprinkle hemp seeds on top of the salad for an extra protein boost and texture.