Description
This viral Jennifer Aniston salad is the Friends cast’s lunch secret – fresh herbs, crunchy pistachios, and orzo come together in just 20 minutes for the most addictive high-protein salad you’ll make on repeat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo, cooked
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thin slices
- 1 (389 ml) can chickpeas
- ½ cup microbial-rennet feta
- ¼ cup pistachios
- ½ 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
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the orzo according to the instructions on the package and allow to cool.
- Step 2: Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Step 4: Mix to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
This salad is nutrient-dense and perfect for meal prep. It can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-6 days. For a vegan version, swap the feta for a dairy-free substitute.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mediterranean
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 463 kcal
- Sugar: 3.6 g
- Sodium: 1432.2 mg
- Fat: 21.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53.3 g
- Fiber: 11.7 g
- Protein: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 22.3 mg