Description
This Jennifer Aniston Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
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Quinoa:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
Salad:
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- ½ cup mint, chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion, chopped
- ½ cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 lemons, juiced (about 5–6 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground pepper, to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa and water to a small pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine: In a medium bowl, mix cooked quinoa, cucumber, parsley, mint, red onion, pistachios, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and feta.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Jennifer Aniston Salad, Quinoa Salad, Healthy Salad Recipe
