High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad (Meal Prep Friendly!)
This High Protein Jennifer Aniston Salad is perfect for meal prep: light, fresh, and loaded with quinoa, chicken, chickpeas, and a flavorful lemon-herb dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook, Mix
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (use chicken broth for extra flavor)
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and shells removed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Combine quinoa, chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, red onion, feta, and pistachios in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
Notes
- Great for meal prep: store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Substitute pistachios with almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- Use gluten-free quinoa for a fully gluten-free option.