Description
Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that has taken social media by storm. This vibrant salad features a gluten-free quinoa base, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Loaded with crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, chickpeas, and a medley of fresh herbs, every bite bursts with flavor. The zesty lemon dressing ties it all together, enhancing the taste and making it an ideal option for quick meals or gatherings. Whip it up in just 10 minutes and enjoy its health benefits as a satisfying lunch, dinner, or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 (15 ounces) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, pistachios, feta cheese, golden raisins, kalamata olives, parsley, mint, and dill.
- In a mason jar or medium bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg