Jennifer Aniston Inspired Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with protein, fresh veggies, and herbs, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Grain Base
- 1.5 cups quinoa (uncooked, rinsed well)
- 3 cups water or broth
Salad Components
- 15 oz jar chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 large English cucumber (diced)
- 1 large bunch fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 large bunch fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 2-3 pieces grilled chicken breasts (leftover and diced)
- 0.5 cup pistachios (coarsely chopped)
- 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Quinoa
- Place your rinsed quinoa into a medium saucepan and add the water or broth.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Allow the quinoa to cool while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.
Combining Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, chopped parsley, mint, onion, grilled chicken, and pistachios.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well to combine.
- Serve the salad topped with crumbled feta cheese if you like.
Notes
This colorful dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It’s best enjoyed cold, so keep the dressing separate if you have leftovers mixed with it.