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Mediterranean Lunch Bowl

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This Mediterranean Lunch Bowl is fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. It features juicy chicken (or chickpeas for a vegetarian option), fluffy rice or quinoa, crunchy veggies, tangy olives, and creamy hummus—all tied together with a simple lemon herb dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weekday lunch.

Ingredients

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For the Bowl:

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 1/2 cup hummus

  • 1/2 avocado, sliced

  • 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced (or 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas for vegetarian option)

  • Fresh parsley or mint, for garnish

For the Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl or meal prep container, layer the rice or quinoa as the base.

  3. Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, avocado, hummus, and sliced chicken (or chickpeas) on top.

  4. Drizzle with the lemon herb dressing.

  5. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

  • Great for meal prep—just keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.

  • Add a soft-boiled egg or some pita chips for extra protein or crunch.

  • Swap in couscous or cauliflower rice for variety.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/mediterranean-lunch-bowl/