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Viral Jennifer Aniston salad in a bowl.

Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad Recipe

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This delicious salad is loaded with plant-based protein and other nutrient dense ingredients. Quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, fresh herbs, plus pistachios for crunch and crumbled feta for creaminess.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Large wooden spoon
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber (approximately 1 8-ounce cucumber)
  • ¾ cup finely diced red onion (approximately 1 4-ounce onion)
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (approximately ½ of 1 bunch)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves (approximately ½ of 1 bunch)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (approximately ¼ of 1 bunch)
  • ½ cup chopped roasted pistachios
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of approximately 1 medium lemon)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups cooked quinoa, 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, 1 cup diced English cucumber, ¾ cup finely diced red onion, ½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, ½ cup chopped roasted pistachios, and 1 cup feta cheese crumbles to large mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over ingredients in mixing bowl, then gently stir or toss ingredients together until well blended. Set bowl aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, plenty of salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until fully incorporated.
  • If not serving salad immediately, refrigerate salad and prepared dressing separately in airtight containers until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve salad, divide salad between serving bowls. Drizzle desired amount of prepared dressing over each serving and toss to incorporate. Serve salad immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Quinoa: Prepare the quinoa far enough in advance that it can be completely cooled before making the salad. If you're cooking the quinoa more than 1 hour before making the salad, let it cool completely and then refrigerate it in an airtight container. Don't reheat the quinoa before making the salad.
  • Dressing: Use as much or as little of the prepared dressing as you like. You may not need the full amount.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 servingCalories: 532calProtein: 19gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 737mgPotassium: 642mgTotal Carbs: 45gFiber: 10gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 35gVitamin A: 1.038IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 4mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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