# What you 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 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
# Steps to follow:
01 - Grill, bake, or sauté chicken, tofu, shrimp, and falafel as preferred. Keep proteins warm or bring to room temperature before serving.
02 - Cook jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff grains with a fork, and chop romaine lettuce. Arrange each base in separate serving bowls.
03 - Wash all fresh vegetables. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and red bell pepper, shred carrots, cook edamame, and roast sweet potato cubes. Place vegetables individually in bowls or on a large platter.
04 - Arrange feta cheese, olives, pickled onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, spicy sauce, and fresh herbs in small bowls.
05 - Set out proteins, bases, vegetables, toppings, and sauces grouped by category on a large table or countertop for easy access.
06 - Ensure serving utensils are available for each dish, including tongs and spoons.
07 - Encourage guests to create personalized bowls or plates, starting with a base and adding their choice of proteins, vegetables, toppings, dressings, and herbs.
