Easy Jennifer Aniston Salad
This viral Jennifer Aniston salad is a fresh, crunchy, delicious, and nutritious salad that is packed with plant-based protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups Water
- 15 oz Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup Pistachios chopped
- ½ cup Parsley chopped
- 1 cup Cucumber chopped
- ⅓ cup Red onion chopped
- ½ cup Mint chopped
- ½ cup Feta cheese
- 1 Lemon medium lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the grains thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitter taste. Then, combine the quinoa with water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool while you chop and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Into a large mixing bowl, add the cooled and cooked quinoa, drained chickpeas, chopped pistachios, chopped parsley, chopped mint, chopped red onion, chopped cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Then, top it with olive oil, lemon, salt, and black pepper.
- Use two wooden spoons to mix the salad, taste it, and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Start with properly cooked quinoa: To make a delicious quinoa salad, it's important to cook the quinoa properly. Rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove any bitterness, and then cook it according to the package instructions. Fluff it with a fork once cooked and let it cool before using in your salad.
- Use fresh ingredients! this salad is the dish for any occasion, it's fresh and summery so make sure that you use fresh vegetables and fresh ingredients. the quality of the ingredients really makes this salad the best.
- Add a your favorite vegetables: Consider using colorful bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, or any other vegetables you enjoy. Chop them into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
- Swap the chickpeas and use your favorite protein: Quinoa itself is a good source of plant-based protein, but you can further boost the protein content by adding your favorite protein like black beans, grilled chicken, or tofu.
- Experiment with different herbs: Don't be afraid to add your favorite herbs to your quinoa salad for added flavor. We used fresh parsley and mint, but you can use your favorite fresh herbs like cilantro, oregano, or thyme. Adjust the amount according to your taste preferences.
- Use your favorite salad dressing for this: If you don’t want the hassle of making a homemade salad dressing, you can use store-bought dressings that complement the flavors in your salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 398IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 5mg
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