Description
This High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad is light, fresh, and loaded with nourishing ingredients that keep you full. Perfect for meal prep, with quinoa and chicken for a protein boost.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (preferably in chicken broth)
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and skins removed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cook quinoa in broth for more depth of flavor.
- Let salad sit 10–15 minutes after dressing to allow herbs to bloom.
- Add lemon zest or red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Perfect as standalone lunch or side with grilled meat.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days for meal prep.
- Fun additions: sun-dried tomatoes, craisins, goat cheese, or shrimp instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook / Mix
- Cuisine: American