Jennifer Aniston Salad

Jennifer Aniston Salad is a filling salad made famous by the Friends star. Aside from being a viral sensation, this salad is packed with healthy ingredients for a light lunch that Ross and Rachel would approve of. With fresh herbs, healthy fats, and quinoa or bulgur wheat, this is the perfect salad for a light and energizing lunch.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 742 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - quinoa
2 cups - water
15 ounces - chickpeas
1 cup - cucumber
½ - red onion
½ cup - feta cheese
½ cup - parsley
½ cup - mint
¼ cup - pistachios
¼ cup - olive oil
1 - lemon
½ tsp - all-purpose seasoning

Instructions

Rinse quinoa well under cool water.
Add prepared quinoa and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmering, and cook for 15 minutes. Place lid on top and allow to sit off the heat for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside while you make the rest of the salad.
In a medium bowl, stir together chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, mint and pistachios.
Gently fold in the prepared quinoa.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and all-purpose seasoning until combined.
Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until completely combined.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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