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Jennifer Aniston Salad

Jennifer Aniston Salad
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If you’re seeking a refreshing and nutritious dish, the Jennifer Aniston Salad is your ideal choice! This vibrant salad combines protein-rich quinoa, hearty chickpeas, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner, a family gathering, or meal prep for the week ahead—this salad is not only delicious but also gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly. With its zesty lemon dressing and crunchy pistachios, each bite bursts with flavor. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, this salad will quickly become a staple in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 15 oz can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 English cucumber (chopped)
  • 1/2 small red onion (minced)
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup loosely-packed fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted pistachios (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (~3–4 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, mince red onion, and finely chop parsley and mint.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with chickpeas, cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, and pistachios.
  4. In another bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.

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