High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad Recipe
This High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish featuring cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a zesty lemon-mustard dressing. It’s a perfect balance of protein and fresh flavors, enhanced with herbs, feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios, making it an ideal healthy lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for cooking quinoa and chicken if not pre-cooked)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (preferably cooked in chicken broth for extra flavor)
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and extra shells removed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus extra to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (plus extra to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set the dressing aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, chopped cucumber, drained chickpeas, fresh parsley, chopped mint, diced red onion, crumbled feta, and shelled pistachios. Stir the ingredients gently to evenly distribute them.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly but gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Season and Serve: Taste the salad and add additional salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately or chill for a bit to meld flavors further before enjoying your healthy, high-protein salad.
Notes
- For added flavor, cooking the quinoa in chicken broth rather than water is recommended.
- Remove any chickpea skins if you prefer a smoother texture in the salad.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Substitute pistachios with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Rotisserie chicken is a quick and flavorful option for the shredded chicken component.
- This salad stores well in the refrigerator and can be prepared ahead of time for meal prep.
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