The “Rachel Green” Salad

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A similar and equally delicious, nutritious, herby grain salad went viral on social media, touted as “The Jennifer Aniston Salad,” yet no proof exists that Jen ate it “every day on the set of Friends,” as the salad’s fanatics claimed. I believe it’s all fiction, and that’s why I’m calling my rendition “The Rachel Green Salad,” which seems more appropriate.☺ I’ve been eating this addictive salad for ages, long before it became an online sensation. Maybe Jen stole my recipe. LOL.

Five Reasons to Love This Salad

I could gush about this salad all day—but let’s keep it to the 5 reasons you’ll make it over and over.

By the way, this one earned a spot in my “Top 10 favorite salads in the whole book,” so you know it’s a winner.

#1: We eat with our eyes first, and this salad is bold, beautiful and totally appetizing. Between the bright herbs, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta and those pops of cranberries, it’s basically salad eye candy.

#2: It’s naturally gluten-free, so if you or your friends can’t do gluten, you’re covered. Wanna switch things up? Swap the brown rice for quinoa and it’ll be equally delicious and still gluten-free.

Oh the dressing! #3: It’s a lemony apple-cider vinaigrette that’s so good you might want to drink it straight up. And I won’t judge if you do!

Reason #4: It’s a potluck and party all-star. Everyone loves this salad, and someone always begs for the recipe. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

And finally, reason #5: This salad is a meal-prep dream. It lasts for days in the fridge, with no wilty greens or mushy veggies in sight. It’s just as good on day two, three or even four… but, let’s be honest, it’ll never last that long.

Plus, The Rachel Green Salad is a much tastier choice than serving a trifle made with custard, jam and beef sauteed with peas and onions.

Friends, season 6, episode 9. Watch it!