Ingredients
– 1 cup cooked quinoa
– 1 cup chopped cucumbers
– 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
– 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
– ½ cup chopped red onion
– 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
– ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating the Jennifer Aniston Salad is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions, then let it cool.
2. Prepare Vegetables: While the quinoa cools, chop the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, chickpeas, and parsley.
4. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine.
6. Add Cheese: If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for added flavor.
7. Serve or Store: You can either serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later.
These steps ensure you can create this incredible salad with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 10g