This is a healthy vegan take on the viral Jennifer Aniston Salad recipe. It includes fluffy quinoa, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, mild red onion, chopped pistachios, fresh herbs, & a simple lemon olive oil dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, meal prep approved, & will be on repeat!
Fresh, filling, & will for sure be on repeat during the warmer months. This healthy vegan salad will hit the spot.
The inspo for this recipe is from the viral Jennifer Aniston Salad, but with a vegan twist, & you’re not going to miss the feta, as this creation is tossed with so many yummy ingredients.
I would say dig in, but this is a spoonable salad recipe! What’s not to love about that?!
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Viral Salad Recipe
- Full of Flavor & Loaded with Nutrition: Just because this recipe includes healthy ingredients doesn’t mean that there is a lack of taste. It’s truly a craveable salad.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in 15 minutes or less & straightforward to make!
- Great for Meal Prep: This Jennifer Aniston Salad stores well in the fridge, making it the perfect vegan recipe option for healthy meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Organic Chickpeas: Loaded with protein & full of fiber.
- Organic Quinoa: To provide this salad with a nutty flavor, along with protein & fiber. You can use any color that you have on hand—white, red, or multi-color.
- Organic Cucumber: Adds the perfect crisp flavor. English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers work.
- Organic Red Onion: Adds a nice mild flavor.
- Organic Herbs: Jennifer Aniston Salad original recipe calls for fresh mint & parsley. I opted for just fresh mint, but feel free to use both.
- Organic Pistachios: Chopped up for some healthy fats & nuttiness.
- Organic Dressing: A simple combination of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, & black pepper.
How to Make
- Add. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cooled quinoa, herbs & pistachios.
- Dressing. In a mixing bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
- Toss. Drizzle the dressing over the salad & give it a good toss.
- Serve. Divide between bowls & enjoy!
Tips for Making this Jennifer Aniston Salad Perfectly
- Cool the Quinoa: It’s best to make the quinoa in advance.
- Organic Herbs: If you’re not a fan of mint and/or parsley, feel free to customize with your favorite herbs.
- Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Be sure to use extra-virgin olive oil for optimal flavor & health benefits.
Storing
This Jennifer Aniston Salad is the perfect vegan recipe for healthy leftovers & meal prep!
Storing. Transfer the salad to an airtight glass container & refrigerate for up to 4 days.
More Healthy Vegan Salad Recipes You’ll Love
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- Crispy Chickpea Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch
- Vegan Quinoa Kale Caesar Salad
- Herby Lemon Garlic Chickpea & Sweet Potato Salad
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Jennifer Aniston Salad
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This is a healthy vegan take on the viral Jennifer Aniston Salad recipe. It includes fluffy quinoa, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, mild red onion, chopped pistachios, fresh herbs, & a simple lemon olive oil dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, meal prep approved, & will be on repeat!
Ingredients
Always opt for organic ingredients.
SALAD
- 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
- 2 cups English cucumber, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
DRESSING
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cooled quinoa, herbs & pistachios.
- Dressing. In a mixing bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
- Toss. Drizzle the dressing over the salad & give it a good toss.
- Serve. Divide between bowls & enjoy!
Notes
Cool the Quinoa: It’s best to make the quinoa in advance.
Organic Herbs: If you’re not a fan of mint and/or parsley, feel free to customize with your favorite herbs.
Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Be sure to use extra-virgin olive oil for optimal flavor & health benefits.
Storing: Transfer the salad to an airtight glass container & refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Fresh, colorful delicious salad. Love all the ingredients. Thank you for sharing this recipe. ❤️👏