Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, grilled or roasted
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base of the bowl by placing cooked quinoa or brown rice in serving bowls.
- Arrange the mixed greens over the grains.
- Add the cooked chicken evenly across the bowls.
- Place diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion around the bowl.
- Add sliced kalamata olives and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowls just before serving.
- Gently toss the ingredients together or enjoy the bowl layered.
Notes
- Replace chicken with grilled shrimp or roasted chickpeas for a different protein option.
- Add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Use farro or couscous instead of quinoa for a different grain base.
- Add a spoonful of hummus or tzatziki sauce for a creamy topping.
- Store ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Warm the grains or chicken briefly before assembling if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg