Jennifer Aniston Salad

5 from 12 votes

The Jennifer Aniston Salad is so worth the hype! My version of this viral salad recipe is gluten free, has extra vegetables, and has an option to add your favorite protein!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 486kcal

Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 cup quinoa cooked
15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 cups cucumbers chopped, I used persian
½ cup red onion minced; soak to get rid of the bite
1 yellow bell pepper diced small
⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped

Optional for serving:

1-2 cups chopped spinach and/or arugula optional for serving
3 cups your favorite protein diced chicken, shrimp, etc.

For the lemon dressing:

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the dressing: Add ingredients to a jar with a tight fitting lid, or small bowl, then shake or whisk to combine.
Add chilled quinoa to a large mixing bowl, then add chickpeas, remaining veggies, and fresh herbs.
Drizzle with dressing, then toss to combine. Top with pistachios and feta cheese. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Serve over greens and with your favorite protein for a complete meal.
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Notes

21 Day Fix: 1 YELLOW, 1 ¼ GREEN (plus more if you add chopped greens), 1 ORANGE, 1/2 BLUE (per salad)

WW: without dressing - 5 points (per salad); with dressing - 10 points (per salad) [Calculated without optional greens or protein]

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