Description
A fresh, protein-packed, and nutritious salad inspired by Jennifer Aniston’s go-to meal. This easy-to-make dish combines quinoa, chickpeas, feta cheese, pistachios, and fresh herbs for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or bulgur)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa or bulgur according to package instructions, then let it cool.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the parsley and mint.
- In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, pistachios, parsley, and mint.
- Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss well, serve immediately, or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit feta or replace it with dairy-free cheese.
- This salad gets better the next day as flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean