Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad

This viral Jennifer Aniston salad is loaded with quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, fresh mint and parsley, walnuts, feta, and a bright lemony olive oil dressing. It's fresh, filling, and perfect for meal prep or a light lunch that actually keeps you full.

Course lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 1125kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

1 Cup Quinoa
1 Cup Lite Feta crumbled
2 Baby Cucumbers chopped
1 Can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
⅓ Cup Mint chopped
⅓ Cup Parsley chopped
½ Red Onion diced
⅓ Cup Walnuts chopped

FOR THE DRESSING

½ Cup Olive Oil
1 Lemon juiced
1 Clove Garlic grated
Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool completely before building your salad. Warm quinoa will wilt the herbs and melt the feta, so patience here makes a big difference.
While the quinoa cools, make your dressing. In a jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake or stir until fully combined.
To a large bowl or keep it layered in the jar for meal prep — add the cooled quinoa first, followed by the chickpeas, chopped cucumbers, walnuts, diced red onion, mint, parsley, and crumbled feta.
Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well coated. Finish with a generous crack of black pepper and a few extra fresh mint leaves. Enjoy immediately or let it sit for 20–30 minutes for the flavors to really come together.

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