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A vibrant high protein Mediterranean bowl filled with fresh ingredients

Proven way to grow your high protein Mediterranean bowl

This Mediterranean bowl is packed with protein and fresh ingredients, offering a delicious and healthy meal option. It's easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and proteins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bowl Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa
  • 4 oz Grilled chicken breast sliced
  • 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup Cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 0.25 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
Lemon Herb Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.125 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Grill or pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Bowl
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions, then set aside to cool.
  2. While quinoa cooks, grill or pan-fry chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Prepare vegetables by halving cherry tomatoes, dicing cucumber, and halving pitted Kalamata olives.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and Kalamata olives.
  2. Pour the lemon herb dressing over the bowl ingredients and toss gently to coat.
  3. Top the bowl with crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize this bowl with other Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like chickpeas, roasted vegetables, or a different protein source like salmon. Adjust dressing to your taste. This recipe makes one generous serving, scale up ingredients for more bowls.