# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 14 oz marinated tofu, grilled or baked and cut into cubes
03 - 14 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
04 - 12 oz falafel balls, homemade or store-bought
→ 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 sauce
20 - 1/2 cup sriracha mayo or spicy yogurt sauce
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, including parsley, cilantro, and mint
→ Dressings & Sauces
22 - Lemon-tahini dressing
23 - Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
24 - Soy-ginger vinaigrette
# Directions:
01 - Cook chicken breast, tofu, shrimp, and falafel according to preference—grill, bake, or sauté as desired. Maintain proteins at a safe serving temperature.
02 - Prepare jasmine rice and quinoa following package instructions. Fluff grains with a fork. Arrange rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce in separate serving bowls.
03 - Wash, chop, and portion cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and roasted sweet potato into individual bowls or onto a large serving platter.
04 - Place feta cheese or vegan alternative, olives, pickled red onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, spicy sauce, and fresh herbs in small serving bowls.
05 - Arrange all components on a large table or counter, grouping items by category for accessibility. Provide appropriate serving utensils for each selection.
06 - Allow guests to build personalized bowls or plates, starting with a base, then adding proteins, vegetables, toppings, and finishing with selected sauces and fresh herbs.
