# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
02 - 14 oz grilled or baked marinated tofu, cubed
03 - 14 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
04 - 12 oz falafel balls
→ 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, cubed
→ 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, e.g., parsley, cilantro, mint
→ Dressings & Sauces
22 - Lemon-tahini dressing
23 - Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
24 - Soy-ginger vinaigrette
# Method:
01 - Cook all protein selections per your preferred method—grill, bake, or sauté chicken, tofu, shrimp, and falafel. Maintain at a warm temperature or allow to cool to room temperature as desired.
02 - Prepare jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork. Arrange the rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce in separate serving bowls.
03 - Wash and cut cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, and roasted sweet potato. Place each vegetable in its own serving bowl or on a large platter.
04 - Arrange feta, olives, pickled onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, sriracha mayo, and fresh herbs in small bowls. Pour dressings and sauces into individual containers.
05 - Place all prepared components on a spacious table or counter, categorizing by proteins, grains, vegetables, toppings, and sauces for clear accessibility.
06 - Equip each bowl and platter with dedicated serving utensils, such as spoons or tongs.
07 - Invite diners to create bowls or plates by first selecting a base, then adding proteins, vegetables, toppings, dressings, and fresh herbs according to individual preference.
