Food

Jennifer Aniston’s Viral Salad

by Sydney Harden.
September 20, 2024
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It has all the components of a good meal-sized salad… protein, smart carbs, healthy fats, veggies and satisfaction factor!
  • It’s light, flavorful and jam-packed with tons of fresh herbs!
  • Quick and easy to whip up – you only need 10 ingredients (plus salt + pepper) and one bowl!
  • It holds up well in the fridge so it’s the perfect meal prep recipe. Prep this over the weekend and have lunch ready to go for the entire week!

Ingredients Needed

1 cup quinoa or bulgur wheat, uncooked

2 cups water

1 cup cucumber, chopped

½ cup parsley, chopped

½ cup mint, chopped

⅓ cup red onion, chopped

½ cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped

1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 lemons, juiced (about 5-6 Tablespoons)

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

sea salt, to taste

ground pepper, to taste

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Step 1: To start, cook your quinoa according to the package (you can also follow my full tutorial on how to cook quinoa) directions until it has softened. Drain out any excess water, if needed.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumbers, parsley, mint, red onion, pistachios, chickpeas, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Taste and add more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 3: Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the fridge a couple hours before serving.