Description
Enjoy the Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad, a delightful mix of fresh ingredients that delivers a burst of flavors in every bite. This vibrant quinoa-based salad is not only gluten-free but also packed with protein from chickpeas and healthy fats from pistachios. Perfect for a light lunch, energizing snack, or as a colorful dinner side, this salad is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep. With its zesty lemon dressing, crumbly feta, and aromatic herbs, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, pistachios, feta cheese, golden raisins, kalamata olives, parsley, mint, and dill.
- In a mason jar or medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg