Description

This Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad is a light, refreshing, and protein-packed dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. Made with quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, feta, and pistachios, this salad is tossed in a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing and finished with fresh herbs. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or as a wholesome dinner option!

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup chopped cucumber (English cucumber preferred)

½ cup diced red onion

½ cup shelled pistachios

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

½ cup golden raisins

¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives (optional but recommended)

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup chopped fresh mint

3 tbsp chopped fresh dill

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep Ingredients – Cook quinoa in advance and let it cool. Chop the cucumber, onion, and herbs. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
Step 2: Combine in Bowl – Add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, pistachios, feta, raisins, olives (if using), parsley, mint, and dill to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Make the Dressing – In a mason jar or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), kosher salt, and black pepper.
Step 4: Toss & Serve – Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

Customization Ideas: Swap quinoa with bulgur, farro, or brown rice; try different herbs; add cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for freshness; add grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas for extra protein; omit feta for a vegan version.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 15mg