If you’ve been spending anytime on TikTok over the last few months, you’ve probably seen the many iterations of the Jennifer Aniston salad that has gone viral. This salad was Jenn’s go-to on the set of filming Friends throughout the 90s. In an interview with the LA Times in 2010, the ladies of the show revealed they ate lunch together every day for 10 years while the show was being filmed and what they ate was Jenn’s famous “Cobb Salad” that really isn’t a Cobb Salad at all. Jenn had her own special recipe and it had to be good if they all ate it every day for 10 years right? I wanted to take Jenn’s famous salad and make it myself.
Why you’ll love the Jennifer Aniston salad:
Quick Prep: Make this salad in only 20-minutes. If the cast of Friends had time to make this everyday, so do you
Flavorful: I love the flavor combos of the fresh herbs and the crunch of pistachios in this salad
Addictive: There’s a reason they could eat this one salad for 10 years
Ingredients:
Orzo: In Jenn’s salad she used bulger but I didn’t have any on hand in my pantry so I opted for orzo instead. As a Greek woman, I always have orzo on hand.
Spices: From what I gather, the OG salad didn’t include garlic and onion powder but I think it adds a little something, something to this recipe. Feel free to omit if you don’t have it on hand.
How to make the Jennifer Aniston salad:
Cook the orzo according to the instructions on the package. Allow to cool.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine ALL of the ingredients.
Mix to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
Enjoy this delicious salad!!
Expert Tips & FAQ:
Get Creative: Customize this salad and add or remove any ingredients your wish- swap the feta for your favorite dairy-free substitute to make this vegan!
Storage: Salad can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 – 6 days.
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Thank you for this twist. I really like the substitution of orzo. I added marinated artichokes as well so there is a lovely balance of textures and flavors. I definitely will add this salad to my go-to list.
This is hands down one of the best salads I have ever made!
I used farro instead of orzo and it complimented it perfectly!
Perfect salad for weekly meal prep, or to make a big batch and bring to a gathering!
This will be my bring to every invitation salat this year… wow just did it and I am eating it out of the bowl. The mint and the lemon make a great combination and make it super fresh.
I love this so much! Thank you Maria!!
Amazing! Adding this as another regular menu item at home – Maria keep it coming your recipes are killer! We added kalamata olives (had some in the fridge) and they were a good addition but definitely not needed, this salad is so flavourful and satisfying!
Thank you for this twist. I really like the substitution of orzo. I added marinated artichokes as well so there is a lovely balance of textures and flavors. I definitely will add this salad to my go-to list.
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yes!!! this makes me so happy! Artichokes are SO good! Love the addition to this salad!
This is hands down one of the best salads I have ever made!
I used farro instead of orzo and it complimented it perfectly!
Perfect salad for weekly meal prep, or to make a big batch and bring to a gathering!
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YESSS NATASHA! this makes me so happy!
This will be my bring to every invitation salat this year… wow just did it and I am eating it out of the bowl. The mint and the lemon make a great combination and make it super fresh.
I love this so much! Thank you Maria!!
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you are so welcome hun!
SO yummy, fast + easy to make, and super filling too 🥰
Will definitely make again!
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yesss babes! this makes me so happy!
I’m calling this my fav salad of the Spring ans Summer season! So fresh and easy to make and sooo delicious!
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thank you so much for the love hun!!! I am so glad you loved this!
Amazing! Adding this as another regular menu item at home – Maria keep it coming your recipes are killer! We added kalamata olives (had some in the fridge) and they were a good addition but definitely not needed, this salad is so flavourful and satisfying!
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thank you so much for the love baby girl!!!