Jennifer Aniston Salad (Quinoa and Chickpea Salad)
Quinoa, chickpeas, fresh veggies, herbs and feta cheese come together in this light, refreshing salad that's perfect for lunch, or as a side to any healthy meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup mint chopped
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4-6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Rinse under cool water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in cucumber, parsley, mint, red onion and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over salad and toss to coat well. Stir in feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
- Chill until ready to serve. Add pistachios just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 221mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g