"Jennifer Aniston Salad"
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
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Made famous by an on-set lunch the actress ate for years, this Mediterranean grain bowl layers nutty bulgur with chickpeas, crisp cucumber, feta, and a bright confetti of parsley and mint. A lemony olive-oil dressing ties it together, and pistachios add welcome crunch. It keeps for days, making it a meal-prepper's dream.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Bulgar (or Quinoa) - Cooked
- 1 Can Chickpea - Drained And Rinsed
- 1 Cucumber - Diced
- 1/2 Small Red Onion - Diced
- 1/2 Cup Parsley - Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Mint - Chopped
- 1/3 Cup Feta Cheese - Crumbled
- 1/4 Cup Pistachios - Chopped
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice - Fresh Squeezed
- 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
Directions
Directions
- Cook the bulgur / quinoa according to package directions. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, feta, and pistachios.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend before serving.
- Garnish with extra feta, chopped herbs, and pistachios if desired.
- Tips
- Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon for even more protein.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute cooked quinoa for the bulgur.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
350
Fat
20 g
Saturated fat
4 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugar
3 g
Fiber
8 g
Protein
12 g
Sodium
300 mg
Cholesterol
15 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Bulgar (or Quinoa) - Cooked
- 1 Can Chickpea - Drained And Rinsed
- 1 Cucumber - Diced
- 1/2 Small Red Onion - Diced
- 1/2 Cup Parsley - Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Mint - Chopped
- 1/3 Cup Feta Cheese - Crumbled
- 1/4 Cup Pistachios - Chopped
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice - Fresh Squeezed
- 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
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