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Cava At Home Recipe

A vibrant and customizable Mediterranean bowl filled with fresh ingredients that brings the experience of dining out to your home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
For the Proteins
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olives sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa and brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the diced chicken.
  3. Cook the chicken until golden brown.
  4. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and dried oregano on the chicken while cooking.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. In serving bowls, layer the cooked quinoa and rice as the base.
  7. Top the base with cooked chicken and chickpeas.
  8. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, feta, and olives over the proteins.
  9. Drizzle your homemade dressing over the assembled bowls.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, let the assembled bowls sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to mingle.