Mediterranean Power Bowl

I love a power bowl, also known as a full-meal salad or Buddha bowl. All food groups in one dish. Each bite a variety of tastes and textures.

For this recipe, Olivia harnessed the classic flavours of the Mediterranean to create a meal that will keep you full for hours. We’re talking chickpeas, cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives.

It’s a flavourful vegetarian dish. And, a very accessible way to incorporate more pulses (lentils, beans, chickpeas) and plant-based meals into your life. Enjoy!

Makes 2 servings

High FODMAP

Mediterranean Bowl Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa

½ cucumber

½ tomato

¼ red onion

½ bell pepper

2 tablespoons feta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives

1-2 tablespoons tzatziki per serving (I used the store-bought)

Ingredients for Dressing

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 clove crushed garlic

Salt and pepper

Directions for Chickpeas

https://kristenyarker.com/kristen-yarker-dietitian-blog/roasted-chickpeas-4-ways

Half the recipe or make a full batch if you want extra! For seasoning, I used salt and pepper.

Directions for Greek Salad

1. Chop the cucumber, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and olives. Add to a medium bowl

2. Add feta to the bowl

3. In a jar, combine the ingredients for the dressing and shake until combined

4. Pour 1-2 tablespoons over the Greek salad

Directions for Assembly of Mediterranean Bowl

1. Add ½ cup of the cooked quinoa to a serving bowl

2. Add 1 cup of the Greek salad and top with half the chickpeas

3. Add tzatziki and enjoy!

Looking for another power bowl idea? Check out our Caesar Salad Power Bowl.

Recipe and photo credit: Olivia Dodsworth