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Jennifer Aniston Salad (Bulgur Salad)

I finally made a version of the Jennifer Aniston Salad that has been going around social media and I will never be the same! I can see why she supposedly ate this salad every day for 10 years on the set of Friends. It's incredible!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bulgur, uncooked
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 small red onion diced small
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 large english cucumber diced
  • (2) 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 block vegan feta crumbled or chopped, optional
  • 2-3 large lemons, squeezed or to taste
  • salt + black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the bulgur: Place the bulgur, water and a pinch of salt in a medium-large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover. Simmer gently for 12-15 minutes until cooked. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl and let cool so it's not hot when you add the other ingredients.
  • To the large bowl with the cooled bulgur, add the red onion, parsley, mint, dill, pistachios, cucumbers, chickpeas, vegan feta, lemon juice and salt + pepper to taste. I added quite a bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper until I was happy with the flavor.
  • Leftovers will keep for about 4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator, but some of the ingredients will become mushy after 2-3 days. It's perfect for meal prep!

Notes

  1. This makes enough for 4 large servings or 6 smaller servings. Feel free to double the recipe for a crowd or meal prep!
  2. If you don't care for red onion, leave it out. You can also make substitutions pretty easy with this recipe depending on what you have on hand or preferences. Switch up the fresh herbs, nuts, or use quinoa instead of bulgur, or even farro. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6 servings | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1478IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 4mg