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Jennifer Aniston Salad

This no-cook, vibrant salad relies on fresh ingredients like crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs, tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. The final dish is a colorful, crunchy, and refreshing mixture that feels bright and satisfying with every bite. It’s perfect for quick, healthy meals and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed greens or crisp lettuce preferably fresh and crunchy
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or whole, as preferred
  • 1 medium cucumber deseeded and finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 each lemon for juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil good quality, extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley, dill, basil, chopped
  • to taste flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Juicer or hand-held squeezer
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Gather all your fresh ingredients: greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon, herbs, and olive oil.
  2. Use a chef’s knife and cutting board to finely chop the cucumber into tiny pieces, and thinly slice the red onion to ensure a delicate, even bite.
  3. Cut the lemon in half and use a juicer or hand-held squeezer to extract fresh lemon juice into a small bowl or directly over your mixing bowl.
  4. Zest a little lemon peel over the salad for extra brightness, then add the lemon juice for a tangy kick.
  5. Add the chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion to a large mixing bowl with the greens.
  6. Pour the lemon juice over the vegetables, followed by a tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle the chopped herbs on top.
  7. Gently toss all ingredients together using a light folding motion, ensuring everything is evenly coated without bruising the greens.
  8. Season the salad with flaky sea salt to taste, and give it a final gentle toss to distribute the seasoning evenly.
  9. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, and to let the acidity brighten the greens.
  10. Give the salad a quick toss again before serving to refresh the flavors, then enjoy immediately for the best crunch and brightness.

Notes

Feel free to customize with other herbs or add avocado for extra creaminess. For an extra punch, sprinkle some freshly cracked black pepper on top before serving.