# Components:
→ 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 large 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
# Directions:
01 - Grill, bake, or sauté the chicken breast, tofu cubes, shrimp, and falafel balls as preferred. Keep each option warm or at room temperature for serving.
02 - Prepare jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff each with a fork and transfer cooked rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce into separate serving bowls.
03 - Wash all fresh produce. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber and bell pepper, shred the carrots, and prepare edamame and roasted sweet potato cubes. Arrange each vegetable in individual serving bowls or on a large platter.
04 - Place cheese, olives, pickled onions, nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, spicy mayo or yogurt sauce, and chopped herbs each in small bowls.
05 - Group all prepared items by category on a large table or countertop. Ensure easy access for assembling bowls or plates.
06 - Equip each component with dedicated serving utensils to maintain cleanliness and convenience.
07 - Invite guests to build their plates or bowls by starting with a grain or lettuce base, layering with proteins, vegetables, and toppings, then finishing with their choice of dressings and herbs.
