Viral Salad Recipe: Easy, Delicious & Healthy

Have you had a chance to try the Jennifer Aniston salad? If you have, you know just how amazing it is. If you haven't, you definitely need to make it soon! But for those who are unfamiliar, let’s take a step back and let us introduce you to this easy, delicous and healthy salad.

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There’s this viral salad that’s often associated with Jennifer Aniston.

Whether she invented it or not is up for debate, but we can all agree it’s super tasty, no matter who made it. This salad is loaded with healthy ingredients like quinoa or bulgar wheat, pistachios, mint, and chickpeas.

The recipe is just fantastic. It’s a mix of flavors, textures, and colors that really pop! It’s easy to make and it's delicious and filling.

The bright, tangy lemon and feta complement the earthy quinoa or bulgar wheat (we made it with bulgar wheat) and herbs perfectly. Plus, it’s really good for you. Honestly, we’ve got nothing but good things to say about this salad. Try it yourself.

Ingredients you will need for this incredible salad recipe:

Jennifer Aniston SaladPhoto byThyme of Season

• 1 cup quinoa (or bulgur wheat, uncooked)
• ½ small red onion (diced)
• 1 ½ cups cucumber (chopped)
• 1/4cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped mint
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• 1 15-oz. can chickpeas ( drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 cup feta (cubed )
• Juice of 2 lemons (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt & pepper (to taste

How to Make Jennifer Anniston's Viral Salad

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STEP 1 - Start by rinsing and draining the quinoa or bulgar wheat. Cook one cup of the grain according to the package directions.

STEP 2 - While the grain is cooking chop the red onion and soak it in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then drain it. This will help mellow out the onion's flavor. Squeeze the juice of the lemons into a big bowl, then add olive oil along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk everything together.

STEP 3 - Once the quinoa has cooled, mix in the red onion, cucumber, parsley, mint, and chickpeas. Toss it all together and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your liking.

STEP 4 - Top with pistachios and feta cheese.

RECIPE NOTES - This salad is perfect for meal prep! You can make a big batch and store it in airtight containers, keeping it fresh in the fridge for up to five days! You can also add grilled chciken or salmon for hearty, filling meal.

Jennifer Aniston Salad with ChickenPhoto byThyme of Season

NUTRIONAL INFORMATION - This recipe makes about 4 Servings. Please note that nutritional information and calories are estimate and may vary.

• Calories: 479kcal
• Carbohydrates: 44.9g
• Protein: 16.1g
• Fat: 27.8g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 17mg
• Sodium: 355mg
• Potassium: 583mg
• Fiber: 8.6g
• Sugar: 3.2g
• Calcium: 189mg
• Iron: 2mg

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