Description
This vibrant Mediterranean Grain Bowl combines wholesome cooked grains, fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, salty feta cheese, and briny olives, all tossed in a zesty lemon herb dressing. It’s a fresh, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner that can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Grain Bowl
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or farro
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa or farro, chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss with dressing. Pour the lemon herb dressing over the grain and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing evenly.
- Chill and serve. For best flavor, chill the bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve immediately if preferred.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for quinoa or farro for a different grain base.
- Add grilled chicken or your favorite protein for extra protein and a more filling meal.
- This grain bowl keeps well stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
