- This salad is versatile and can be adapted to various dietary needs, making it a perfect dish for meal prep or a refreshing meal on any day. Enjoy the blend of flavors that made this salad a favorite of Jennifer Aniston!
Jennifer Aniston Salad Recipes
This famous Jennifer Aniston salad recipe will be your new go-to lunch! Made with quinoa, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, and more, it’s positively addictive!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa or bulgur wheat for a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachios or any nut of your choice
- 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed (omit for keto version)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese use vegan cheese for a vegan version
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Grain:
- If using quinoa or bulgur wheat, rinse it under cold water. In a pot, combine the grain with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes for quinoa, 12 minutes for bulgur). Let it cool.
- For a low-carb version, prepare the cauliflower rice as per your usual method.
- Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled quinoa/bulgur/cauliflower rice with diced cucumber, chopped parsley, mint, and red onion.
- Add Protein and Crunch:
- Stir in the pistachios and chickpeas. For a keto-friendly version, skip the chickpeas.
- Add Cheese and Dressing:
- Add the crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix and Serve:
- Toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- The salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors.
- Storage:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.