Description
The Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s taken the culinary world by storm. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy snack, this salad combines crunchy vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. With a gluten-free quinoa base, it caters to those with dietary restrictions while delivering an explosion of flavors. Whether you’re on the go or enjoying a leisurely meal, this vibrant salad is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill)
- Dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, pistachios, feta cheese, olives, and fresh herbs.
- In a mason jar or bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg