Description

The viral Jennifer Aniston Salad featuring bulgur wheat, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and pistachios in a zesty lemon dressing. The same salad Jennifer ate every day while filming Friends!

Ingredients

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1 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 large cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Bring water or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add bulgur wheat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff bulgur with a fork and spread on a baking sheet to cool completely, about 15-20 minutes.
3. While bulgur cools, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop red onion. Wash, dry, and chop fresh parsley and mint.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled bulgur wheat, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, chickpeas, feta cheese, and pistachios.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best texture, add feta cheese and pistachios just before serving. Can substitute quinoa for bulgur wheat for a gluten-free version. Tastes great at room temperature or chilled.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 385
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 11g
Protein: 14g