Description
This Jennifer Aniston Salad is light, crunchy, and packed with protein. It’s made with quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, and herbs, tossed in a fresh lemon dressing.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa and let it cool.
2. Chop cucumbers, onion, parsley, and mint.
3. In a large bowl, mix quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables.
4. Add feta and pistachios.
5. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss everything together and chill before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free, use vegan feta. Add grilled turkey for extra protein. Pairs well with fresh pita or on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg