Jennifer Aniston's Chickpea Salad - Vegan and Gluten Free
Famously fresh, crisp, zesty and packed full of vegan protein. It's easy to see why this summer salad went viral on tiktok.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa or bulgar wheat, uncooked
- water to cook the quinoa (follow package instructions)
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber chopped into small pieces
- ½ large red onion, diced
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- ½ cup mint, chopped
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 lemons juiced (about 5 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup of quinoa or bulgar according to package instructions. If you want a little extra flavour, use half veggie broth and half water.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork, and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a medium serving bowl, mix together the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, parsley, mint, pistachios, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crumbled feta.
- If this dish is being made ahead of time, wait to add the pistachios and feta until it's ready to serve.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container up to 5 days.
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Notes
If you are making this salad ahead, add the pistachios and vegan feta when you are ready to serve. This will preserve the crunch of the pistachio, and ensure the vegan feta chunks don’t disappear into the salad.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 7.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
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