Description
A refreshing, protein-packed salad inspired by Jennifer Aniston. Made with bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, pistachios, and feta, it’s perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked bulgur wheat
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bulgur according to package instructions, then let it cool.
- Chop cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Lightly toast pistachios in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes, then cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and pistachios.
- Add crumbled feta, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently.
- Serve immediately or store in fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For gluten-free, swap bulgur with quinoa.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein.
- Hold lemon juice and herbs if prepping ahead for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: SALAD
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 17mg