🎼 Perfect partnerMacarona Bechamel
🧆 ⏱️ 1h 5m
One dish needs no heat at all — pairs with anythingShares 6 ingredients (cheese, pepper, olive)
👨🍳 Instructions
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1
Dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, parsley, mint, and pistachios
2
In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper
3
Whisk well to make the dressing (may be prepared up to 3 days in advance)
4
Prepare quinoa according to package instructions (may be prepared up to 3 days in advance)
5
In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste, adding more lemon juice if desired
6
Toss to mix
7
Re-whisk the dressing and pour over the salad
8
Toss until well coated
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You're all done!
Enjoy your the jennifer aniston salad — and don't forget to share.
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Tips as you cook
- Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
- Chop Vegetables & HerbsChop finely for even texture
- Combine Dressing BaseZest lemon before juicing it
- Whisk the DressingMake ahead to save time
- Cook the QuinoaFluff with a fork after cooking
- Gather Salad IngredientsKeep ingredients organized for easy mixing
- Combine Salad IngredientsTaste and adjust seasoning as needed
- Toss SaladToss gently to keep feta intact
Swaps, storing and making ahead
Good to know
Swaps
Swap the red onion for finely chopped shallot if you want a milder bite.
Making it ahead
The dressing and cooked quinoa can each be made up to 3 days ahead and kept in the fridge until ready to assemble.
Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.
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