Panera Mediterranean Bowl

If you have a craving for a Panera Mediterranean Bowl you have to try this copycat recipe at home! Super easy to make in under 5 minutes, this hearty and filling bowl is full of nutrition and saves you money!

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Bowls are one of my favorite things to make and meal prep. If you're a fan of bowls too, be sure to try out this Salmon Buddha Bowl and this vegetarian and vegan Quinoa Power Bowl!

This warm grain bowl is nearly identical to the Panera Mediterranean Bowl. It is is super easy to meal prep for easy lunches or a quick dinner.  The ingredients are customizable for your unique tastes and dietary restrictions.

If you like copycat recipes, you must try this Chipotle Healthy Burrito Bowl copycat! Our family are also huge fans of these copycat Perfect Bars and these Dunkin or Starbucks Egg Bites!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Delicious copycat recipe that you can make at home for less money! Great way to keep an eye on your grocery budget.
• Awesome meal prep recipe for lunch or dinner. You could even layer this Panera Mediterranean Bowl in a Mason jar to take to work or school for lunch.
• Full of flavor and super filling - delicious entree salad for lunch or dinner that is gluten free.
• Swap chicken breast for this Greek salmon for a totally different version!
• Check out these other cold lunch recipes!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

• Brown rice and quinoa blend: I used 90 second microwave rice for ease.
• Arugula: any green lettuce blend or kale will work.
• Chicken: I used rotisserie chicken for ease. You can use whatever lean chicken you want to.
• Kalamata Olives: these are in the actual recipe but I am not a huge fan so I left them out.
• Lemon & Tahini: the actual Panera Mediterranean bowl has a lemon tahini dressing. For ease I squeezed lemon juice along with a drizzle of olive oil and tahini over the bowl.

How to Make This Recipe

Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

1. Add arugula to a bowl. Cook microwave rice and add to top of the arugula.
2. Layer in tomatoes, feta, cucumbers and olives if using.
3. Warm chicken in the microwave if desired then add to the bowl.
4. Top with 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt, the squeeze of a half of a lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon tahini.

Expert Tips

• To make ahead, prepare ingredients and store individually. Assemble once ready to eat.
• Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken and microwave rice to save time.
• Dairy free: omit Greek yogurt or substitute with dairy free yogurt.
• Keto: omit rice and quinoa blend.
• Vegetarian: omit rotisserie chicken.
• Vegan: omit rotisserie chicken and feta cheese and substitute Greek yogurt for vegan yogurt.

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