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Jennifer Aniston Salad - Quinoa Salad

The Jennifer Aniston Salad is a quinoa salad with cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, and a simple vinaigrette. This flavorful salad can be served as a side dish or just a simple lunch! The Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein and crunchy chickpeas. Drizzled with a simple three-ingredient dressing, it’s a perfectly light and refreshing salad. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Combine Ingredients5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jennifer Aniston Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Quinoa Salad
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 484kcal
Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 Cup Quinoa
  • 1 15 oz Can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 Cucumber (medium)(diced)
  • ½ Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ Cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
  • ½ Cup Fresh Mint (finely chopped)
  • ½ Pistachios (chopped)
  • 1 (8 oz) Feta Cheese (crumbled)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Ingredients for Dressing

  • ½ Cup Lemon Juice (4-5 lemons)
  • ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Instructions for Lemon Dressing:

  • Add the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and honey to a jar with a tight-fitting lid or small bowl. Shake the jar or use an immersion blender or whisk to combine. Set this aside for now.

Constructing the Salad:

  • Add the chicken or vegetable stock and the quinoa to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for fifteen minutes until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork. Put the lid back on the pot and place it in the refrigerator until the quinoa is cooled. This step can be prepared a day in advance.
  • Add the chilled quinoa and add all the other remaining salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad then toss to combine.
  • You can serve immediately or you can refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors marinate together.
  • You can refrigerate this salad for up to three days. Eat it for lunch or eat it as a side dish paired with protein. You could even add chopped cold chicken to the salad and make it a complete meal.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg