Description
A quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring tender chicken, flavorful falafel, nutritious quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all brought together with creamy hummus and zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner that’s packed with protein and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup prepared falafel (store-bought or homemade)
Grains & Base
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
Dressings & Sauces
- ½ cup hummus
- ¼ cup tzatziki or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of ½ lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a simple, fresh dressing that will brighten the bowl.
- Warm the Proteins (Optional): Gently warm the cooked chicken and falafel in the microwave or on the stovetop if you prefer them warm; this step can be skipped if serving cold.
- Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, start by layering the cooked quinoa or couscous as the base to provide a hearty foundation.
- Add Vegetables and Proteins: Neatly arrange the chicken, falafel, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced red onion on top of the grain base to create a colorful and balanced presentation.
- Add Sauces: Spoon a scoop of creamy hummus and a dollop of tzatziki or plain Greek yogurt onto each bowl to add moisture and rich Mediterranean flavors.
- Dress and Garnish: Drizzle the lemon-olive oil dressing over the assembled ingredients and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, or pack the components separately for meal prep and combine before eating.
Notes
- Swap quinoa for rice, couscous, or leafy greens according to your preference.
- To make this dish vegetarian, omit the chicken or replace it with additional falafel.
- This recipe is meal-prep friendly; keep the hummus and tzatziki separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Use store-bought falafel for convenience or homemade falafel for a fresher taste.
- Adjust the lemon juice and olive oil quantities to your taste to modify dressing acidity and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
