"Jennifer Aniston" Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups mint chopped
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 cup pistachios chopped
- 3-4 large lemons juiced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine quinoa (1c), water (2c), and salt (pinch) in a small pot. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Allow to cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa has absorbed all water.
- While quinoa is cooking, add chickpeas (2cans), vegetables (1 cucumber, 1 red onion), herbs (1.5c mint, 1c parsley), and pistachios (1c) to a large bowl.
- Mix dressing (juice of 3-4 lemons, .5c olive oil, salt) by shaking in a small jar or whisking in a small bowl.
- Once quinoa is cooked, add to other ingredients in the large bowl.
- Add dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately on its own or add grilled tofu for a full meal!
Notes
Notes: the original viral version of this also calls for feta cheese. Feel free to add vegan feta if you would like!