Description
Looking for a nutritious and vibrant salad that’s both filling and delicious? The Jennifer Aniston Salad is your answer! This refreshing dish combines fluffy quinoa, protein-rich chickpeas, and colorful fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s perfect for meal prep or as a standout side at gatherings. With its unique flavors from fresh herbs and the crunch of pistachios, this salad is sure to become a favorite. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner, the Jennifer Aniston Salad delivers taste and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 15 ounces chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves (leaves picked and finely chopped)
- 1/4 bunch fresh dill (minced)
- 1/2 cup roasted and shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and dill.
- For the dressing, whisk together lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper until combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix.
- Top with chopped pistachios and crumbled feta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg