Description
This fresh and vibrant Jennifer Aniston Salad—aka the Green Goddess Glow Bowl—is a crisp and wholesome blend of bulgur wheat, chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, pistachios, and crumbled feta. Bursting with bright lemony flavor and herby goodness, this salad is a light, protein-packed meal perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups cooked bulgur wheat (start with 1 cup uncooked red bulgur cooked in 2 cups water)
3 mini cucumbers, sliced (about 2 cups)
½ cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
½ cup chopped fresh mint
⅓ cup chopped red onion, soaked in cool water for 10 minutes then drained
½ cup coarsely chopped roasted salted pistachios
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
Cook the bulgur wheat according to package instructions, then spread it on a platter to cool and fluff it with a fork.
While the bulgur cools, soak the red onion in cool water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
Slice the cucumbers, chop parsley and mint, chop pistachios, drain the chickpeas, and crumble the feta.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur, cucumbers, parsley, mint, chickpeas, red onion, and pistachios.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl, followed by the crumbled feta.
Toss everything gently until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning, lemon juice, or olive oil as needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra feta.
Notes
Red bulgur adds a nutty texture and color, but regular bulgur or quinoa can be used as a substitute.
To make this vegan, simply omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
This salad keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
Soaking the red onion mellows its flavor and helps balance the dish’s brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (with boiling grain)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean