DIY Build-A-Bowl: How To Build Your Own Salad Bowl

A build-a-bowl creates a well-rounded meal.

Learn how to build your own custom salad bowl for a delicious and nutritious meal.

Add the foods you love into one bowl and enjoy as a nutritious meal!

Ingredient #1 - Grains or Noodles

Choose a base for your bowl.

• Quinoa

• Basmati rice

• Wild rice

• Noodles (rice noodles, egg noodles, etc.)

• etc.

Ingredient #2 - A Base Leafy Green & Fresh Herbs

Choose a base leafy green.

• Spinach

• Mixed greens

• Lettuce

• Kale

• etc.

Choose some fresh herbs to add, for a fresh taste.

• Cilantro (coriander)

• Parsley

• Mint

• etc.

Ingredient #3 - Protein & Healthy Fats

Choose a lean protein for your bowl such as:

• Chicken

• Salmon

• Beans (chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, etc.)

• Lentils

• Shrimp

• Turkey

• Tofu

• Eggs

• Avocado

Ingredient #4 - Vegetables

Try fresh or sauteed veggies, or both!

• Onion

• Carrots

• Tomato

• Corn

• Peppers

• Edamame

• Cucumber

• Cabbage

• Broccoli

• Sweet potato

• Squash

• Mushrooms

• Jalapenos

• etc.

Ingredient #5 - Crunch & Toppings

Add a little crunch to top off your custom bowl.

• Pumpkin seeds

• Walnuts

• Almonds

• Dried cranberries

• Olives

• Other healthy nuts & seeds

• etc.

Ingredient #6 - Dressing

It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Try something like:

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Lemon juice

• Lime juice

• Balsamic vinegar

• Balsamic glaze

• Tahini

• Other homemade dressings, etc.

If you're feeling creative, try a homemade dressing such as these ones:

• Chipotle Lime Dressing

• Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

• Garlic Tahini Dressing

• Hummus

• etc.

Making your own salad bowl doesn't have to be complicated.

You can make your own bowl with leftover ingredients you have in the fridge and need to use up.

It is also a fun meal to build your own custom bowl how you like, and may be the perfect, fun and refreshing family meal.