Jennifer Aniston's Salad

 

 

Hi Friends!  I promised I would share this yummy recipe and here it is!  It feeds a crowd OR will feed you and your family for multiple meals!  Without further ado, here is Jennifer Aniston's Salad!

 

Ingredients

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup dry quinoa
15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 English cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, minced
1/2 packed cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 loosely-packed cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped
1 cup (4oz) crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Dressing:

1/2 cup lemon juice (3-4 lemons)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon honey
salt and pepper, to taste

 

Directions

For the Lemon Dressing: Add ingredients to a jar with a tight fitting lid, or small bowl, then shake or whisk to combine.
Add chicken or vegetable stock to a small saucepan over high heat then bring to a boil. Add quinoa then turn heat down to low, place a lid on top, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 minutes. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork then scoop into a storage container or large mixing bowl with a lid to cool. Once cool, cover then refrigerate until chilled. Can be done a day or two ahead of time.
Add chilled quinoa to a large mixing bowl then add remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing (do not need to use all if you don't want to!) then toss to combine and serve, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.