# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
02 - 14 oz marinated tofu, grilled or baked, cubed
03 - 14 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
04 - 12 oz falafel balls, store-bought or homemade
→ Grains & Bases
05 - 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
06 - 4 cups cooked quinoa
07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
→ Fresh Vegetables
08 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup cooked edamame
13 - 1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes
→ Toppings & Extras
14 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese or vegan alternative
15 - 1/2 cup sliced olives
16 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions
17 - 1/2 cup toasted nuts or seeds, such as almonds or pumpkin seeds
18 - 1/2 cup hummus
19 - 1/2 cup tzatziki
20 - 1/2 cup sriracha mayo or spicy yogurt sauce
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs: parsley, cilantro, mint
→ Dressings & Sauces
22 - Lemon-tahini dressing
23 - Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
24 - Soy-ginger vinaigrette
# Method:
01 - Grill, bake, or sauté chicken, tofu, shrimp, and falafel as desired. Keep each protein warm or at room temperature for serving.
02 - Prepare jasmine rice and quinoa according to package directions. Fluff grains with a fork and transfer to separate serving bowls. Place chopped romaine lettuce in an additional bowl.
03 - Wash and prepare the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and sweet potato. Arrange each vegetable in its own bowl or on a large platter.
04 - Place feta cheese, olives, pickled onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, sriracha mayo, and chopped herbs into individual small bowls.
05 - Arrange all components on a large table or counter, grouping by category—proteins, grains, vegetables, toppings, and sauces—for easy access.
06 - Equip each bowl and platter with appropriate serving utensils, tongs, and spoons.
07 - Encourage guests to build their plates or bowls, starting with a grain or lettuce base, followed by proteins, vegetables, preferred toppings, dressings, and fresh herbs.
