Trying the Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad ~ body doubling vlog

Prepare for meal prep on a Sunday to have lunches ready for the week.

Decide to make a protein-rich, chunky salad known as the Jennifer Aniston salad.

Use quinoa instead of bulgar wheat due to a gluten allergy.

Rinse the quinoa before cooking it in the Instant Pot.

Cut a red onion in half, peel it, and keep the root intact. Trim off the other end and slice it horizontally, then dice it.

Coarsely chop fresh mint and parsley, avoiding finely chopping to retain flavor.

Add chopped celery for extra crunch and hydration, even though it’s not in the original recipe.

Use canned chickpeas for convenience instead of dried ones.

Juice one to two lemons for lemon juice, adding zest from one lemon for extra flavor.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Taste the salad and note it may need more salt, olive oil, and lemon juice for flavor enhancement.

Add tomatoes for acidity and mention that shelled pistachios will be added later for crunch.

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