Jennifer Aniston Salad
The Jennifer Aniston Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with bulgur wheat (or quinoa), chickpeas, feta, fresh herbs, and veggies. This refreshing salad is perfect for warm weather and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup bulgur wheat (or quinoa), uncooked
2 cups water
1 cup cucumber, chopped (about 1 cucumber)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
⅓ cup parsley, chopped
⅓ cup mint, chopped
⅓ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons, juiced (5 tablespoons)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup of bulgur wheat (or quinoa) with 2 cups of water according to the package instructions, until all the water is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients—olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once the bulgur has cooled, add it to a large mixing bowl along with the chopped cucumber, chickpeas, feta cheese, pistachios, parsley, mint, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
- Serve and enjoy! The salad keeps in the fridge for 4–5 days, making it great for meal prep.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a plant-based feta alternative.
- If you prefer a different grain, couscous or farro can be substituted for the bulgur.
- This salad is perfect for meal prep and will stay fresh for up to 4–5 days in the fridge.
- To add extra protein, grilled chicken or tofu can be incorporated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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