One bite of the viral Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad and you’ll be hooked! It was the actress’ top choice for lunch during her time on Friends for good reason - it’s easy to make, loaded with healthy grains and veggies, and perfect for meal prep.
Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa, water and a pinch of salt to a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add minced red onion to a bowl of cold water and let soak for 10-minutes, drain. This helps to tame down the onion.
Juice the lemons into a large bowl. Add olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
Add the cooled quinoa, red onion, cucumber, parsley, mint, pistachios, and chickpeas. Toss to combine and season with additional salt and pepper and lemon juice, to taste.