# 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 (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 large 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 sauce
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
# Method:
01 - Grill, bake, or sauté chicken, tofu, shrimp, and falafel to desired doneness. Slice or cube as needed, and maintain at warm or room temperature until serving.
02 - Cook jasmine rice and quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and place in separate serving bowls. Chop romaine lettuce and set aside in a large bowl.
03 - Rinse all vegetables thoroughly. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and bell pepper, shred carrots, cook edamame, and roast sweet potato cubes as needed. Arrange each in individual bowls.
04 - Place feta cheese, olives, pickled red onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, sriracha mayo or spicy yogurt sauce, and fresh herbs in small bowls for easy serving.
05 - Set out all ingredients by group on a large table or counter, using platters and bowls to separate each category for accessibility.
06 - Equip each bowl or platter with appropriate serving utensils, including tongs, spoons, and ladles for sauces.
07 - Encourage guests to start with a base, add preferred proteins, fresh vegetables, toppings, and finish with desired sauce or dressing and a sprinkle of herbs.
