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A vibrant high protein summer grain bowl with colorful vegetables and chickpeas

Proven way to grow this high protein summer grain bowl

This high-protein summer grain bowl is packed with wholesome ingredients and a refreshing dressing, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grain Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 200 g grilled chicken breast sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cucumber diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
For the Lemon-Herb Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • grill or grill pan
  • saucepan

Method
 

Prepare the Bowl
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Grill chicken breast until cooked through; slice and set aside.
  3. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, dice avocado, and chop fresh mint.
  4. Crumble feta cheese and prepare all other ingredients.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sliced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, crumbled feta, and fresh mint.
  2. Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing over the grain bowl and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize this bowl with your favorite vegetables or add a different protein like chickpeas or salmon. Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste preferences.