Anchored

Salads and grain bowls have been my go-to for lunches lately. I am stretching myself with vegetables and flavors I didn’t think I’d like them and yet I am pleasantly surprised by their rich deep flavor and filling results.

This week it is a Protein Grain bowl is beyond surprisingly delicious:

Ingredients for one serving:

• 1/2 c Quinoa
• 1 Small cucumber
• 1 tbsp Red onion
• 2-3 tbsp Feta cheese
• 2-4 Cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 c Cottage cheese
• 1/4 c Chickpeas
• 1/4 Avocado

Dressing (make ahead for the week – 5-8 servings)

• 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 5 tbsp tahini
• 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Put it Together

I make a cup of quinoa and store it for easy use daily. Each day I assemble the bowl so that the vegetables stay fresh.

Put all ingredients except for cottage cheese in a bowl.

add 1-2 tbsp dressing and mix together.

Slid salad off to the side and add cottage cheese to the bowl – mix in or eat separate