Interactive Plated Meals Boards Bowls (Printable)

Vibrant, mix-and-match boards and bowls make gatherings social, fresh, and customizable for every guest.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 oz grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 14 oz marinated tofu, grilled or baked, cubed
03 - 14 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
04 - 12 oz falafel balls, store-bought or homemade

→ Grains & Bases

05 - 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
06 - 4 cups cooked quinoa
07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped

→ Fresh Vegetables

08 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup cooked edamame
13 - 1 cup roasted sweet potato, diced

→ Toppings & Extras

14 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese or vegan feta
15 - 1/2 cup sliced olives
16 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions
17 - 1/2 cup toasted nuts or seeds, such as almonds or pumpkin seeds
18 - 1/2 cup hummus
19 - 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
20 - 1/2 cup sriracha mayonnaise or spicy yogurt sauce
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, including parsley, cilantro, or mint

→ Dressings & Sauces

22 - Lemon-tahini dressing
23 - Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
24 - Soy-ginger vinaigrette

# Method:

01 - Cook each protein according to preferred method: grill, bake, or sauté chicken breast, tofu, shrimp, and falafel. Keep warm or let cool to room temperature.
02 - Follow package instructions to cook jasmine rice and quinoa. Fluff with a fork and arrange rice, quinoa, and chopped romaine lettuce into separate serving bowls.
03 - Wash and chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and roasted sweet potato. Place each vegetable into individual bowls or arrange on a large platter.
04 - Set out crumbled feta, olives, pickled onions, toasted nuts or seeds, hummus, tzatziki, spicy sauce, and chopped herbs in small bowls.
05 - Organize all ingredients by category on a large table or countertop for easy access.
06 - Position serving utensils next to each bowl and platter, including tongs and spoons for proteins and toppings.
07 - Encourage guests to build their own meals, selecting a base first, followed by proteins, vegetables, toppings, and finishing with preferred dressings and fresh herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Guests can build their own unique meal combinations
  • Cater to different diets, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free
02 -
  • Always verify ingredient labels carefully for guest allergies
  • Offering a variety of add-ons keeps everyone happy and makes it easy to adapt to dietary needs
03 -
  • Group ingredients by category for easy building and appealing presentation
  • Keep sauces and dressings in pourable containers for mess-free self-service
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