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Jennifer Aniston Salad

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A vibrant and nutritious salad packed with vegetables, chickpeas, avocado, and more, perfect as a standalone meal or as a side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked orzo
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 can (389 ml) chickpeas
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup pistachios
  • 0.5 large avocado
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Cook the Orzo: Bring a pot of salted water to boil, add orzo, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Prepare the Veggies: Dice cucumber, slice red onion, and chop avocado into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Open the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled orzo, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, feta, pistachios, parsley, and mint.
  5. Make the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a separate bowl.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Add the Avocado: Fold in chopped avocado carefully.
  8. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate to let flavors meld.

Notes

For best results, add avocado just before serving. Store in an airtight container and eat within 3 days.

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