# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice or 1 cup uncooked quinoa or 1 cup uncooked farro
→ Proteins
02 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced, or 2 cups firm tofu, cubed and pan-seared, or 2 cups cooked shrimp
→ Toppings
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
09 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or basil
→ Dressing
11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook your selected grain according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly before assembly.
02 - Cook or prepare your chosen protein option: grill chicken breast until cooked through, pan-sear tofu cubes until golden, use canned chickpeas drained and rinsed, or prepare shrimp as desired. Set aside.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Distribute cooked grain evenly among four bowls. Layer with selected protein, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, avocado slices, red onion, feta cheese if using, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs on top.
05 - Drizzle prepared dressing over each bowl immediately before serving. Toss gently to combine if desired.
