Description
Looking for a quick, healthy lunch? Try Jennifer Aniston’s viral quinoa salad! This easy recipe blends quinoa, feta, pistachios, and a tangy lemon dressing for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cucumber, diced (English cucumber recommended)
1 cup lettuce, chopped (romaine or mixed greens)
½ cup red onion, finely diced
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup roasted pistachios, chopped
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Optional: ½ tsp Dijon mustard or 1 tsp maple syrup for dressing
Instructions
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. Cook in 2 cups water or veggie broth over medium heat for 15 minutes until fluffy. Let cool in fridge for 10 minutes.Make the Dressing
In a small jar, shake up ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp vinegar, pinch of salt and pepper, plus optional Dijon or maple syrup.Prepare the Veggies and Chickpeas
Chop 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup lettuce, ½ cup red onion, ½ cup parsley, ¼ cup mint, and ½ cup pistachios. Rinse and drain chickpeas.Combine Ingredients in a Bowl
In a big bowl, toss cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, lettuce, red onion, parsley, mint, ½ cup feta, and pistachios.Add Dressing and Chill
Pour dressing over salad, toss gently, and chill for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g