Fattoush-Inspired Hummus Bowls

Name: Fattoush-Inspired Hummus Bowls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red or tricolor quinoa, (rinsed); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, (divided, plus more to taste); Juice from 1 medium lemon; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1½ teaspoons sumac; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 4 ounces feta cheese, (diced or crumbled (1 cup)); 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, (halved (about 1 cup)); 3 Persian cucumbers, (diced (about 2 cups)); 3 radishes, (very thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)); 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, (chopped); 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 8 tablespoons hummus, (divided); 4 servings homemade or store-bought whole wheat pita chips, (for serving (see Tip below))

my favorite barely-cook dinner

This rainbow grain bowl is my take on Fattoush, a popular Middle Eastern salad made with fresh veggies, tons of herbs, and crispy pita. My version features a whole bunch of protein-packed ingredients: quinoa, chickpeas, feta cheese, and hummus. And instead of mixing the pita chips directly into the salad, I like to use them to scoop up every bite. …