# 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
→ Grains & Bases
05 - 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
06 - 4 cups cooked quinoa
07 - 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
→ Fresh Vegetables
08 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 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 including parsley, cilantro, or mint
→ Dressings & Sauces
22 - Lemon-tahini dressing
23 - Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
24 - Soy-ginger vinaigrette
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Grill, bake, or sauté chicken, tofu, shrimp, and falafel until cooked through. Maintain at room temperature or keep warm until serving.
02 - Prepare jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions, using water as directed. Fluff grains with a fork and place cooked rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce into separate large serving bowls.
03 - Wash all produce thoroughly. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and red bell pepper, shred carrots, cook edamame, and roast sweet potato cubes until tender. Arrange each vegetable in individual bowls or on a platter.
04 - Transfer feta or vegan cheese, olives, pickled onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, sriracha mayo or spicy yogurt sauce, and chopped herbs into small serving bowls.
05 - Group all ingredients—proteins, grains, vegetables, toppings—on a large table or countertop for convenient access.
06 - Set out appropriate serving utensils, including tongs and spoons, for each item to ensure easy self-service.
07 - Encourage guests to select a base, add preferred proteins and vegetables, choose toppings, and finish their bowl or plate with desired dressings and herbs.
