Description
The Jennifer Aniston Salad is a wholesome, refreshing mix of quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, pistachios, and feta, all brought together with a bright lemon-honey dressing. Inspired by the star herself, this gluten-free salad is light, flavorful, and perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
475 ml chicken or vegetable stock (2 cups)
170 g dry quinoa (1 cup)
1 can (425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 English cucumber, chopped
½ small red onion, minced
15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped (½ cup packed)
10 g fresh mint, finely chopped (½ cup loosely packed)
60 g roasted salted pistachios, chopped (½ cup)
115 g crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Dressing:
120 ml lemon juice (½ cup, about 3–4 lemons)
120 ml extra virgin olive oil (½ cup)
1 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring stock to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa, cover, and simmer on low for 12–15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
In a jar or small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk well.
Once quinoa is cool, add chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, pistachios, and feta.
Pour in the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Chill quinoa fully before mixing to avoid wilting herbs and melting cheese.
Toast pistachios for extra flavor.
Skip feta or use vegan cheese for a plant-based version.
Dressing can be stored separately for fresher prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop + Raw
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Californian