Description
The Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad is a refreshing, nutritious dish that has taken the culinary world by storm. This vibrant salad combines fluffy quinoa with a medley of fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and crunchy pistachios, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy snack, it offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking to impress at your next gathering, this colorful salad is versatile and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy its bright flavors at picnics or as a wholesome addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup pistachios
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill)
- Dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, pistachios, feta cheese, golden raisins, kalamata olives, parsley, mint, and dill.
- To prepare the dressing, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a mason jar or medium bowl until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg