Ingredients:
6 Ounces Semolina (found near the pasta in the grocery store)
2 TBSP olive oil
2 TBSP minced garlic
3 ounces small manzanilla olives
1 C. tomato - diced
4 ounces feta cheese - crumbled
1 C chopped basil
1/2 C cucumber
Salt and Pepper
Italian dressing (optional)

Directions:
Cook Semolina according to directions
Saute garlic in olive oil, once browned add olives.
Mix all ingredients and toss in a bowl.
Add salt and pepper to taste as well as a small amount of Italian dressing if desired

I haven't been coming up with too many recipes lately. I'm at home visiting my family and i've had SEVERAL projects to work on as well as playing around - not to mention the half marathon training! I recently purchased a cook book called 'Practically Raw' I really like the book. I've only tried one or two things in it, but they've totally rocked! Anyways, this cookbook brought me to the thought of raw food diets. How awesome are they? No cooking involved? I'm all about that! Anyways, today i've brought you a recipe for a healthy version of "tapioca" (and it's a raw food!) My husband and I love tapioca pudding (he especially loves the way my dad makes it, which has to include at least a half cube of butter i'm sure. :) ), but we don't love the calories and mumbo jumbo it contains. Therefore I have come up with this new recipe:

1 cup Cashews

2 cups Almond Milk

1 Cup Water

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of salt

1/4 cup chia seeds

Combine all ingredients except chia seeds into a blender. Blend until smooth. In a bowl combine mixture and chia seeds. Place mixture into individual bowls. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Makes 5-6 servings.

*Chia seeds can be found in several places - health food stores, GNC nutrition stores, and even in several grocery stores.