Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of the Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad, a wholesome dish that marries nutritious ingredients with delightful tastes. This refreshing salad features fluffy quinoa as its base, complemented by creamy chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and a medley of fresh herbs. Tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, every bite is a celebration of health and flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this salad is not only visually stunning but also deeply satisfying. Enjoy it solo or as a side dish that will impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 ounces) 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
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped 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
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; cook according to package instructions until fluffy. Let cool.
- Chop cucumber and red onion; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, pistachios, feta cheese, raisins, olives, parsley, mint, and dill.
- In a separate jar or bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper; shake or whisk until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg