The Jennifer Aniston Salad: Fresh Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad
Inspired by Jennifer Aniston's salad our high-protein version features quinoa, fresh herbs, crisp veggies, and pistachios, all drizzled with a lemony vinaigrette. Bursting with flavor, easy to make, and perfect to pack to go. Our gluten-free nutritious version will be your new favorite salad recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable Broth
- 1 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 English cucumber diced
- ½ cup pistachios chopped
- ½ cup feta (or vegan feta)
Lemon Maple Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice (1-2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint finely chopped
- salt to taste
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Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Then Stir in 1 cup of dry quinoa and return to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 8-12 minutes.1 cup dry quinoa, 2 cups vegetable Broth
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Next, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and finely chopped fresh mint in a mason jar (or small bowl). Secure the lid and shake well until the ingredients are well mixed.¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice (1-2 lemons), 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon fresh mint, salt to taste
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa, chopped parsley and mint, finely diced red onion, chopped pistachios, and drained and rinsed chickpeas.1 cup canned chickpeas, ½ cup fresh parsley, ¼ cup fresh mint, ¼ cup red onion, ½ cup pistachios, 1 English cucumber
- Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad. Gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and gently fold it in, adding a creamy texture and tangy flavor.½ cup feta
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. This Jennifer Aniston salad can be served immediately or chilled in the fridge.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers of the Jennifer Aniston salad recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe Tip: For fluffy quinoa, ensure you're using a 2:1 ratio of liquid to quinoa. Cook in broth, ensure all the liquid is absorbed, and fluff with a fork.
Make-Ahead: This recipe is perfect to make ahead and stores well in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 539mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin B12: 0.2µgVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mgZinc: 2mg
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