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The Famous Jennifer Aniston Salad

The Famous Jennifer Aniston Salad is a vibrant and nutritious mix of crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy dressing that invigorates your palate. This delightful salad is perfect for picnics, light lunches, or cozy dinners at home. With its fresh ingredients and easy preparation, it’s not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that will brighten your day!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Rinse the Chickpeas: Thoroughly rinse canned chickpeas under cold water and drain.
  3. Chop Your Veggies: Dice cucumber and slice red onion thinly; chop fresh parsley.
  4. Whisk It Together: In a large bowl, combine chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. In a separate bowl, whisk lemon juice and olive oil together before adding salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
  6. Serve It Up: Transfer to plates or bowls; garnish with additional parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Customize by swapping chicken for turkey or adding nuts for extra crunch. To maintain freshness during storage, keep the dressing separate until serving.