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Jennifer Aniston Salad Recipe

Jennifer Aniston Salad is a healthy quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, pistachios, and feta cheese.
Tossed in a bright lemon dressing, it’s fresh, filling, and perfect for meal prep.
Ready in just 30 minutes for an easy healthy lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 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 packed fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted pistachios chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lemon Dressing

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the lemon dressing by adding lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well until fully combined. You can also whisk everything together in a small bowl.
  • Add the chicken or vegetable stock to a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the quinoa becomes tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl or storage container to cool completely.
  • Refrigerate the quinoa until chilled. This step gives the Jennifer Aniston Salad its refreshing texture and flavor.
  • Add the chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, pistachios, and feta cheese to the chilled quinoa.
  • Drizzle with the desired amount of lemon dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • This healthy quinoa salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
  • Add avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
  • Perfect for meal prep because the flavors continue to develop overnight.
  • Serve alongside grilled meats, wraps, or soup for a complete meal.