The hashtag #jenniferanistonsalad (509K views) took the TikTok world by storm in February when users re-created a favorite salad by Friends alum Jennifer Aniston. Per outlets like Shape magazine, Aniston reportedly ate this meal every day while on the set of Friends and considered it “the perfect salad.”
According to TikTokers @themodernnonna (956.3K followers), @kelseyvenkov (2.6M followers), and @serveitupsteph, the recipe contains cucumber, red onion, bulgur, parsley, mint, pistachios, chickpeas, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
“This recipe is definitely one of the more healthy trending recipes,” says McCordie. “It has all the things I’m looking for in a filling and satisfying salad that is also nutritious: fiber-rich veggies, healthy fats, and protein. Whole grains are a bonus for satiety!”
Speaking of satiety, according to the Buffalo, New York–based DJ Mazzoni, RD, CSCS, this recipe may be helpful if you’re looking to lose weight. “The high fiber and protein content will make the salad satiating at a relatively low calorie count.”
McCordie cautions those with celiac disease or who have gluten-sensitive stomachs that bulgur wheat contains gluten. If you need to, opt for a gluten-free whole grain such as brown rice or quinoa.