Description

This flavorful Jennifer Aniston Salad combines quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh herbs, providing a nutritious meal perfect for a quick dinner or healthy lunch. Its vibrant ingredients and light dressing make it irresistible!

Ingredients

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1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup quinoa
8 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small cucumber, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1/4 cup mint, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
1/2 cup feta, crumbled or chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepot.
Add quinoa and let it simmer for 15 minutes, then cover and let it stand.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork once done.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with chickpeas, cucumber, onion, mint, parsley, pistachios, and feta.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad.
Gently toss everything together and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for a while before serving.
Feel free to substitute any fresh herbs you prefer or have on hand.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 10mg