# 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 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, 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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Cook each protein according to preferred methods—grill, bake, or sauté chicken, tofu, shrimp, and falafel balls. Maintain proteins at a safe temperature, either warm or at room temperature, until serving.
02 - Cook jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff grains with a fork. Arrange cooked grains and chopped romaine lettuce in separate serving bowls.
03 - Wash all fresh vegetables. Slice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Shred carrots if needed. Ensure edamame and sweet potato are cooked and cooled. Arrange vegetables in individual bowls or on a large platter.
04 - Place feta (or plant-based cheese), olives, pickled onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, spicy mayo, and chopped herbs in small serving bowls.
05 - Arrange all components on a large table or countertop grouped by category for convenient selection.
06 - Provide tongs, spoons, and other appropriate utensils for each bowl and platter.
07 - Allow guests to customize their plates starting with a base, adding proteins, vegetables, toppings, and finishing with their choice of dressing and fresh herbs.
