# Ingredient list:
→ 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, such as 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 according to preference. Keep each option warm or at room temperature until serving.
02 - Cook jasmine rice and quinoa as directed, then fluff with a fork. Arrange cooked rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce in separate serving bowls.
03 - Thoroughly wash and chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and roasted sweet potato. Place each vegetable in an individual bowl or arrange on a large platter.
04 - Transfer feta cheese, olives, pickled onions, nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, spicy sauce, and chopped herbs into small serving bowls. Pour dressings into separate vessels.
05 - Organize prepared proteins, grains, vegetables, toppings, and sauces on a large table or countertop, grouping similar items for accessibility.
06 - Place serving utensils—tongs, spoons, and ladles—with each item to facilitate easy assembly.
07 - Invite guests to create their own bowls or plates, starting with a base, then selecting proteins, vegetables, toppings, and finishing with dressings and fresh herbs.
