Description
The Jennifer Aniston Salad combines orzo, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing for a vibrant and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 can (389 ml) chickpeas
- 0.5 cup feta
- 0.25 cup pistachios
- 0.5 large avocado
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Once done, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Combine the cooked orzo in a large bowl with the diced cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, feta, pistachios, and avocado. Gently stir together until evenly mixed.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is nicely coated.
- Fold in the chopped parsley and mint just before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg