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Jennifer Aniston Salad (Bulgar Wheat Recipe + VIDEO)
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Jennifer Aniston Salad (Bulgar Wheat Recipe + VIDEO)

Hearty, healthy, and utterly delicious, the Jennifer Aniston bulgar wheat (or quinoa) salad recipe will be there for you when you need a satisfying lunch or dinner!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat medium or coarse (or quinoa for GF, dried
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cucumber English, diced
  • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • ½ cup mint leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 15.5 ounce chickpeas drained, canned
  • ½ cup pistachios shelled
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled or cubed
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2-3 teaspoons honey
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Set a medium saucepot on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the dried bulgur wheat and 2 cups of water. Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and lower the heat, until the grains have absorbed all the moisture, usually 12 to 15 minutes. *Check package instructions for cooking times if needed.
  2. Fluff the bulgur wheat with a fork, then remove from heat and cover until ready to use.
  3. Meanwhile, chop the cucumbers, parsley, mint, red onions, and feta cheese. Drain the chickpeas.
  4. Set out a small bowl (or measuring pitcher) for the dressing. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper. Whisk well.
  5. Once the bulgur wheat (or quinoa) has cooled to room temperature, move it to a large salad bowl. Add all the fresh produce, chickpeas, pistachios, and crumbled feta to the bowl. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the top and toss well to coat. Taste the salad and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Keep the salad in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 392mg (8%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 538IU (11%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 392mg 8%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 538IU 11%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.