# 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 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
→ Fresh Vegetables
08 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 medium 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 (parsley, cilantro, 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. Hold cooked proteins warm or at room temperature until serving.
02 - Cook jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork once ready. Arrange cooked rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce in separate large serving bowls.
03 - Wash, chop, and slice all vegetables, including cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and roasted sweet potato cubes. Present in individual bowls or on a platter.
04 - Place toppings such as feta, olives, pickled onions, nuts, seeds, hummus, tzatziki, sriracha mayo, and fresh herbs in small bowls. Set out assorted dressings.
05 - Organize all components on a large table or counter, grouped by ingredient category for convenient access.
06 - Place tongs, spoons, and serving utensils with each item to facilitate easy selection.
07 - Encourage guests to create their own personalized plates or bowls, starting with a grain or greens base, then adding proteins, vegetables, toppings, and a finishing drizzle of preferred sauce and fresh herbs.
