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The Jennifer Aniston Salad

Name: The Jennifer Aniston Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lemon zest ((1 medium lemon)) (Source: 2 teaspoons lemon zest ((1 medium lemon))); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice ((juice of 2 lemons)) (Source: 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice ((juice of 2 lemons))); 1/4 cup olive oil (Source: 1/4 cup olive oil); 1 Tablespoon honey (Source: 1 Tablespoon honey); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Source: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard); 3/4 teaspoon fine salt (Source: 3/4 teaspoon fine salt); 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (Source: 1/8 teaspoon black pepper); 2 cups cooked quinoa (, or bulgar) (Source: 2 cups cooked quinoa (, or bulgar)); 15 ounces chickpeas ((1 can), drained and rinsed) (Source: 15 ounces chickpeas ((1 can), drained and rinsed)); 1 each small cucumber (, diced (about 1 cup)) (Source: 1 small cucumber (, diced (about 1 cup))); 1/3 cup red onion (, finely chopped) (Source: 1/3 cup red onion (, finely chopped)); 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley (, finely chopped) (Source: 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley (, finely chopped)); 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (, finely chopped) (Source: 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (, finely chopped)); 1/2 cup roasted pistachios (, finely chopped) (Source: 1/2 cup roasted pistachios (, finely chopped)); 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (Source: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese)

The Jennifer Aniston Salad is made with chickpeas, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 15 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

SaladsAmericanSidesBeans & lentilsPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Primary protein: Beans & lentils
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type: Salads

A few quick notes

1. Check the package directions

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

2. Prepare the dressing

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

3. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

lemon zest (1 medium lemon)

In the method: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

fresh lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons)

In the method: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

honey

In the method: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Toss until well coated.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

What happens at the end?

Toss until well coated.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For meal prep, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: iheartnaptime.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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