Pick 'n' Mix Buddha Bowl

Making a healthy and tasty salad couldn't be easier when you follow these simple steps.

Pick your selections from the categories below and lay them out in a Buddha bowl or mix together as desired.

My tip is to prepare everything in advance and put each ingredient in a little pot in your fridge. That way you should have ingredients for 2-3 days and can pick 'n' mix depending on your mood.

Buddha bowls offer something for everyone so the whole family can enjoy them.

Pick a Base (2 large handfuls - serves 1) spinach, shredded lettuce, rocket, kale or similar

Pick a Carbohydrate

½ boiled sweet potato,

50g (dry weight) cooked quinoa,

50g pre-cooked lentils

Pick 2 Vegetables 

½ bell pepper, 80g broccoli or cauliflower, handful sugar snap peas, 2 inch chunk cucumber, handful cherry tomatoes, 2 sticks celery, 3 mushrooms, ¼ avocado, ½ red onion

Pick a Protein (around 100g)

Chicken, turkey, salmon, prawns, tuna, tofu, feta, halloumi, ½ can of chickpeas or beans

Pick a Dressing

Mediterranean: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp fresh parsley (or dried), black pepper to taste

Asian: 1 tbsp sesame seed oil, 1 tsp Tamari, 1 tsp sesame seeds, finely chopped spring onion 

Middle Eastern: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp Tahini, black pepper to taste