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Viral Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad

Viral Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad

This Viral Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 391

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
Vegetables and Herbs
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup mint, chopped
  • cup red onion, chopped
Protein and Nuts
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
  • ½ cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
Dressing
  • 2 lemons juiced (about 5-6 tablespoons)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt, to taste
  • ground pepper, to taste
Garnish
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Equipment

  • pot
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa and water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together cooked quinoa, cucumber, parsley, mint, red onion, pistachios, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and feta.
  3. Serve immediately or chill the salad in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
  4. Store salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 14gFat: 21g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding other grains or proteins as preferred.

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