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Jennifer Aniston Salad

A healthy and satisfying salad packed with protein from chickpeas and quinoa, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup Fresh herbs (parsley and mint), chopped
  • 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced cucumber, chopped fresh herbs, crumbled feta, and pistachios.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
  5. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.

Notes

Rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove any bitter taste. Use a variety of fresh herbs for a more complex flavor. Feel free to adjust the lemon juice and olive oil to suit your taste. Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein if desired. For a gluten-free option, substitute quinoa with quinoa flakes or another gluten-free grain. You can also swap pistachios with almonds or sunflower seeds if you have nut allergies.