Description
These Mediterranean Green Power Bowls are fresh, colorful, and nourishing meals filled with crisp vegetables, hearty brown rice, salty olives, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy homemade yogurt dressing. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a healthy light dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped lettuce of choice
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped dill in a jar or bowl.
- Shake or whisk until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.
- Divide the chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls or meal prep containers.
- Top each bowl with cooked brown rice, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts.
- Sprinkle feta cheese evenly over the bowls.
- Add pomegranate seeds on top for sweetness and color.
- If serving immediately, drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of dressing over each bowl.
- Toss gently before eating.
- For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving.
Notes
- Quinoa, couscous, or white rice can replace brown rice.
- Add grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Avocado, roasted chickpeas, or sunflower seeds add extra texture and flavor.
- Use spinach, arugula, or mixed greens instead of lettuce if preferred.
- Store dressing separately to keep vegetables crisp.
- The bowls are best enjoyed cold or slightly chilled.
- The homemade dressing lasts up to 5 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
