Jennifer Aniston Salad with a Twist

The famous Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad is back with a fresh update. This version keeps the hearty quinoa, chickpeas, and feta you love, but adds a few tasty swaps for even more flavor. It’s easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and a great option for back-to-school lunches or weeknight dinners.

Perfect Meal Prep: The Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad

Fresh Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Feta

Easy Quinoa Salad for Meal Prep

This quinoa salad combines fluffy quinoa with chickpeas, feta, crisp cucumbers, peppers, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zesty honey Dijon dressing. A wholesome dish that works just as well for meal prep as it does for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Yields: 5 people

Ingredients

Quinoa

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups broth

Salad

• 1 cup feta
• 4 baby cucumbers diced
• 1/2 white onion diced
• 6-7 mini peppers sliced
• 10 pepperoncinis sliced
• 1 handful fresh mint chopped
• 1 handful fresh basil chopped
• 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
• 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
• 1 can chickpeas
• Salt & pepper

Salad Dressing

• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 garlic clove grated
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

Cook the Quinoa

• Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then place it in a pot with the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Prepare the Dressing

• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, grated garlic, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.

Assemble the Salad

• In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, feta, cucumbers, onion, mini peppers, pepperoncinis, fresh herbs, walnuts, and chickpeas.

Dress and Serve

• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve right away or refrigerate for meal prep.

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