This high-protein Jennifer Aniston-inspired salad combines quinoa, chicken, chickpeas, herbs, and lemon for a refreshing, filling meal prep lunch or light dinner.
1 cup uncooked quinoa (or bulgur)
1–2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool.
Prepare all vegetables and herbs. Dice chicken.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
Whisk dressing ingredients and pour over salad.
Toss gently, chill, and serve.
For vegan version: omit chicken and feta, and add tofu or extra chickpeas.
Keeps up to 4 days in the fridge.
Add hummus or tahini dressing for variation.