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High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad

A refreshing, protein-packed salad with quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, herbs, pistachios, and feta—perfect for healthy lunches and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Salad
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  • 0.33 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 0.33 cup pistachios chopped
  • 0.33 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa and allow it to cool completely.
  2. Combine quinoa and chickpeas in a large bowl.
  3. Add cucumbers, onion, parsley, mint, pistachios, and feta.
  4. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over salad.
  6. Toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add avocado right before serving if desired.