Name: Rachel's Green Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Californian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tsp honey; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, see notes 1; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1 batch of zesty Italian dressing, see above; 6 slices of turkey bacon or pork bacon; 1 lb chicken breasts; garlic powder, to taste; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; avocado or olive oil; 6 cup(s) chopped iceberg lettuce; 2 small Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 cup(s) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup(s) finely chopped salami; Pecorino cheese, for topping

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe

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| Last Updated on March 26, 2024

Rachel's green salad is a take on a salad that gained popularity when Jennifer Aniston mentioned a salad she enjoyed on the set of “Friends”. The older internet-famous salad recipe is a grain salad, but this version is based on her most recent interview where she described a version of a Cobb salad.*

Dinner

Californian

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

For the Zesty Italian Dressing

1/4 cup(s)

red wine vinegar

1 tbsp

finely grated Parmesan cheese

2 tsp

honey

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried parsley

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

kosher salt, see notes 1

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup(s)

extra virgin olive oil

For Rachel's Green Salad

batch of zesty Italian dressing, see above

slices of turkey bacon or pork bacon

1 lb

chicken breasts

garlic powder, to taste

salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

avocado or olive oil

6 cup(s)

chopped iceberg lettuce

small Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 cup(s)

chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 cup(s)

finely chopped salami

Pecorino cheese, for topping

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Directions 8 steps | 35 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Prepare the zesty Italian dressing. In a bowl or a large measuring cup, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese, honey, dried basil, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe: Prepare the zesty Italian dressing.

Step 3

Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil to create an emulsion. Set the dressing aside.

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe: Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil to create an emulsion.

Step 4

Cook the crispy turkey bacon or pork bacon. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until very crisp. Let the bacon cool and chop it into small pieces.

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe: Cook the crispy turkey bacon or pork bacon.

Step 5

Cook the chicken breasts. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe: Cook the chicken breasts.

Step 6

In a skillet over medium heat, heat avocado (or olive) oil. Add the chicken and cook on each side for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe: In a skillet over medium heat, heat avocado (or olive) oil.

Step 7

Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before dicing the chicken into cubes.

Step 8

Assemble the salad. In a large salad bowl, add the chopped iceberg lettuce. Add the chopped Roma tomatoes, chickpeas, chopped salami, diced chicken and top with the crispy turkey (or pork) bacon. Top with a generous grating of Pecorino cheese. Serve the salad either dressed or with the zesty Italian dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe: Assemble the salad.

Notes:

*Disclaimer: This salad recipe is inspired by the publicly known preferences of Jennifer Aniston. It is not officially endorsed, created, or approved by Jennifer Aniston or her representatives. This recipe is a creative interpretation and should not be considered an official product or representation of Jennifer Aniston's personal choices or brand. All trademarks, names, and likenesses relating to Jennifer Aniston or characters portrayed by her are the property of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive purposes only.

This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

994

FAT

67.8 g

PROTEIN

55.8 g

CARBS

40.1 g

Rachel's Green Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 8 steps | 35 Minutes

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