# Ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Cook each protein as preferred: grill, bake, or sauté chicken breast, tofu, shrimp, and falafel. Maintain at a safe temperature for service.
02 - Cook jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff grains with a fork. Place rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce in individual serving bowls.
03 - Wash, dry, and chop vegetables. Present cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, shredded carrots, edamame, and roasted sweet potato cubes in separate bowls or on a large platter.
04 - Transfer all toppings and extra items, including cheeses, olives, pickles, nuts, hummus, tzatziki, sauces, and fresh herbs, into small bowls.
05 - Arrange all components on a spacious table or counter, grouping by category for accessible assembly.
06 - Provide serving utensils, tongs, and spoons for all items, ensuring guests can serve themselves smoothly.
07 - Invite guests to create bowls or plates by starting with a base, adding preferred proteins and vegetables, layering with toppings and extras, and finishing with dressings and herbs as desired.
