Description
A fresh and nutritious Jennifer Aniston Salad featuring bulgur, chickpeas, cucumbers, fresh herbs, feta, and pistachios. Perfect for meal prep, light lunches, and healthy eating!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bulgur wheat (or quinoa for a gluten-free option)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Bulgur
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of bulgur, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 12–15 minutes, or until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
- While the bulgur is cooling, chop the cucumbers, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Roughly chop the pistachios.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Add feta cheese and pistachios, mixing gently.
Step 4: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Swap bulgur for quinoa or brown rice.
- Vegan: Skip the feta or use dairy-free cheese.
- Extra Protein: Add grilled chicken, tofu, or extra chickpeas.
- Crunch Factor: Swap pistachios for almonds or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Jennifer Aniston salad, healthy salad recipe, bulgur salad, chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad