5.0 from 15 votes
Jennifer Aniston Salad
A hearty, flavorful recipe made with a base of quinoa and nutty chickpeas, and loaded with cucumber, red onion, fresh herbs, tangy feta, chopped pistachios, and tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 15 ounces chickpeas one can, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves leaves picked and finely chopped
- 1/4 bunch fresh dill minced
- 1/2 cup roasted and shelled pistachios chopped
- 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and chop all the salad ingredients.
- To a large bowl, add the 2 cups cooked quinoa, 15 ounces chickpeas, 1 English cucumber (chopped), 1 small red onion (diced), and finely chopped fresh herbs (1/2 bunch fresh parsley, 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, and 1/4 bunch fresh dill)
- To a small jar, add all the dressing ingredients and shake to emulsify. (zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/4 cup olive oil, and Kosher salt and pepper)
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss to combine.
- Top with the 1/2 cup roasted and shelled pistachios and 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and season with more Kosher salt and pepper if needed.
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Notes
- This will keep well for about 3-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- You can cook the quinoa the day before to save on time.
- Fresh herbs are preferred over dried herbs for this salad.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
571mg
(16%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
641IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
203mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 641IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.