Description
Fresh, crunchy Jennifer Aniston Salad made with quinoa, chickpeas, herbs, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep and light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Bring stock to a boil, add quinoa, cover, and simmer until tender.
- Fluff quinoa and chill completely.
- Whisk lemon dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Combine quinoa with chickpeas, cucumber, onion, herbs, pistachios, and feta.
- Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and serve or refrigerate.
Notes
- Use pre-rinsed quinoa for best results.
- Chill quinoa ahead of time for better texture.
- Nutrition values include full dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 17mg