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Lisa Kudrow Reveals Her 'Friends' Lunch Go-To
The simple chopped salad was inspired by co-star Jennifer Aniston.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:25am
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The 'Friends' cast's go-to chopped salad lunch was a simple yet satisfying meal that kept them energized through long filming days.Burbank TodayDuring a recent podcast interview, actress Lisa Kudrow shared the simple chopped salad that she and her 'Friends' co-stars, including Jennifer Aniston, would order for lunch while filming the hit sitcom. The salad featured ingredients like iceberg lettuce, garbanzo beans, turkey bacon, chicken, salami, and Pecorino cheese.
Why it matters
This story provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes details of the 'Friends' cast's daily lives, including their go-to lunch order that kept them fueled through long filming days. It also highlights how the cast, particularly Aniston, influenced each other's eating habits and food choices.
The details
Kudrow explained that the salad was inspired by Aniston, who would order a similar chopped salad from the Warner Bros. Studios commissary where 'Friends' was filmed. The salad included iceberg lettuce, garbanzo beans, turkey bacon, chicken, salami, and Pecorino cheese, with an Italian dressing. Aniston later confirmed the details of the salad in a separate interview, noting that it was a 'butchered' version of a Cobb salad that the cast would order for quick, healthy lunches during their marathon filming sessions.
- In a recent episode of the 'Table Manners' podcast, Lisa Kudrow shared details about the cast's go-to lunch order.
- In a 2022 Allure interview, Jennifer Aniston provided more specifics about the chopped salad the 'Friends' cast would order.
The players
Lisa Kudrow
An American actress best known for playing the role of Phoebe Buffay on the sitcom 'Friends'.
Jennifer Aniston
An American actress who played the role of Rachel Green on the sitcom 'Friends', and was known for her influential style and food choices.
What they’re saying
“She used to order a salad that we all would order. It was a chopped salad from the commissary but with shaved Parmesan ... because at a certain point, we weren't leaving our stage ... we would just stay on our stage [for lunch].”
— Lisa Kudrow, Actress
“It was a Cobb salad that we basically butchered. It was just lettuce—iceberg I believe... and chopped tomato, garbanzo beans, salami, crunchy, crunchy turkey bacon and chicken ... and Pecorino cheese, Italian dressing.”
— Jennifer Aniston
The takeaway
The 'Friends' cast's go-to chopped salad lunch not only kept them fueled through long filming days, but also showcased how the co-stars influenced each other's eating habits and food choices. This simple, protein-packed salad has become a fan-favorite, inspiring readers to recreate the dish at home.
