Make the High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad for a Delicious Meal!
The High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad is a nutrient-dense salad featuring quinoa, shredded chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, parsley, mint, red onion, feta cheese, and pistachios, dressed with a blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
1. 1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, chopped cucumber, drained and rinsed chickpeas, fresh parsley, mint, red onion, crumbled feta, and shelled pistachios.
3. 3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
4. 4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
For a vegetarian or vegan version, replace the chicken with tofu or roasted chickpeas.
Experiment with different grains like farro or barley for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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