Description

The famous Jennifer Aniston Salad is a fresh, protein-packed, and flavorful salad made with bulgur, chickpeas, cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a lemony dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups water
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in bulgur, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 12-15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, parsley, mint, red onion, feta cheese, and pistachios.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

For extra protein, you can add grilled chicken or tofu.
Swap bulgur with quinoa for a gluten-free version.
Adjust lemon juice and salt to your taste preference.