Affordable, ready in a quick fashion, and no cooking necessary. That’s what’s great about this copycat Cava Bowl recipe. The Cava Bowl is all about its nutritional value, and it’s basically a superfood.
These Cava Bowl recipes take some of the healthiest ingredients like kale and quinoa, combine them with fresh vegetables, and bathe the mixture in a savory dressing. All ready under half an hour.
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Ingredients
- Quinoa — 1 cup, cooked
- Cucumber — ½ cup, diced
- Cherry tomatoes — ½ cup, halved
- Kale — 1 cup, chopped
- Chicken breast — ½ pound, cooked and sliced
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp.
- Red wine vinegar — 1 tbsp.
- Red onion — ⅓ cup, finely diced
- Dried oregano — 1 tsp.
- Feta cheese — ¼ cup, crumbled
- Harissa — ¼ cup
- Salt — ½ tsp.
- Black pepper — ½ tsp.
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and let it cool.
- In the meantime, combine kale, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced chicken breast on top.
- Add the now-cooled quinoa to the bowl, and give the bowl a good mix to ensure the ingredients are blended.
- To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, harissa, salt, and black pepper in another mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the quinoa bowl with the dressing.
Substitutions
- Chicken breast — Like most variations, this copycat Cava Bowl recipe calls for chicken breast. It’s healthy and light, so you can stick to this one. If you’re tired of chicken and are looking for alternatives. Tofu works great, providing some much-needed protein with delicacy. Nuts would be a great alternative as well.
- Feta cheese — Feta is the go-to cheese in most Cava Bowl recipes, and this one is no exception. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be replaced. Mozzarella cheese makes a great substitute for feta, and so does goat cheese.
- Quinoa — Quinoa provides a reliable grain base to this Cava Bowl, and it’s a fairly nutritious ingredient as well! But you can always go with bulgur wheat, rice, or lentils. Choose according to your taste.
- Kale — When it comes to leafy greens, there is not much that could beat kale. With that being said, other leafy greens like spinach, broccoli, and cabbage are up there on the list as well.
- Red wine vinegar — While red wine vinegar works great, if you’re short on it, feel free to use balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar. On the other hand, if you are not interested in using vinegar at all, lemon juice won’t let you down.
Variations
- Sweeter — This Cava Bowl recipe has a long list of ingredients that combine various flavor profiles, but when it comes to the sweeter side of things, some might find it lacking. If that’s the case with you, feel free to add some honey to the dressing mix. Granulated sugar will also do, as well as maple syrup.
- Hotter — Although this homemade copycat Cava Bowl recipe is many things, it lacks in the hot department. A quick solution would be to add some diced jalapeno peppers to the mix, along with red pepper flakes.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
Storage
- Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. You should store the dressing separately from the salad to keep the latter fresh for longer.
- Once refrigerated, the leftovers will last for up to three days.
Pro Tips
- Adjust — This Cava Bowl recipe calls for various seasonings like salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. While these ingredients provide a good base for seasoning, remember that you can always add more ingredients or omit the existing ones according to your taste.
- Omit — As mentioned above, quinoa provides a reliable grain base, but not everyone might like it. There are different Cava Bowl recipes out there, and some don’t include any kind of grain base at all, so feel free to omit this.
Nourishing Cava Bowl Recipe: Perfect for a Healthy New Year
This homemade Cava Bowl recipe is done in under half an hour, it requires little to no cooking and is affordable. Oh, it's also a superfood. Make sure to check it out.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa cooked
- ½ cup Cucumber diced
- ½ cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Kale chopped
- ½ pound Chicken breast cooked and sliced
- 2 tbsp. Olive oil
- 1 tbsp. Red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup Red onion finely diced
- 1 tsp. Dried oregano
- ¼ cup Feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup Harissa
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and let it cool.
- In the meantime, combine kale, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced chicken breast on top.
- Add the now-cooled quinoa to the bowl, and give the bowl a good mix to ensure the ingredients are blended.
- To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, harissa, salt, and black pepper in another mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the quinoa bowl with the dressing.
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Notes
- Adjust — This Cava Bowl recipe calls for various seasonings like salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. While these ingredients provide a good base for seasoning, keep in mind that you can always add more ingredients or omit the existing ones according to your taste.
- Omit — As mentioned above, quinoa provides a reliable grain base, but not everyone might like it. There are different Cava Bowl recipes out there, and some don’t include any kind of grain base at all, so feel free to omit this.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Nourishing Cava Bowl Recipe: Perfect for a Healthy New Year
Amount per Serving
Calories
589
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
89
mg
30
%
Sodium
1540
mg
67
%
Potassium
1375
mg
39
%
Carbohydrates
71
g
24
%
Fiber
11
g
46
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
4017
IU
80
%
Vitamin C
50
mg
61
%
Calcium
298
mg
30
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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