Description
This Jennifer Aniston Salad is a refreshing and nutrient-packed meal that’s perfect for a light lunch or healthy dinner. Packed with bulgur wheat, chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, it’s a satisfying dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Salad:
- 1 cup cooked bulgur wheat
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons roasted and salted pistachios (chopped)
Dressing:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Bulgur: Prepare bulgur wheat according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, feta, and pistachios.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss and Chill: Pour dressing over salad, toss to combine, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or farro for bulgur if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, omit feta or use a vegan cheese alternative.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
