If you're focused on eating more protein but still want meals that feel fresh and satisfying, this Greek Quinoa Bowl belongs in your weekly rotation. It's built around simple Mediterranean ingredients, balanced macros, and flavors that hold up beautifully for make-ahead lunches.
This is the kind of recipe I prep once and happily eat all week. If high‑protein meal prep is your focus, this bowl fits right alongside other protein‑forward favorites like Chicken Enchiladas, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, and Creamy Sausage and Pepper Pasta-all recipes designed to keep you full without feeling heavy..
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- Why This Is a Great High-Protein Meal Prep Bowl
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- How to Make This Greek Quinoa Bowl
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- How to Store This Greek Quinoa Bowl
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Why This Is a Great High-Protein Meal Prep Bowl
This recipe was developed specifically with meal prep in mind:
- Multiple protein sources from grilled chicken, quinoa, Greek yogurt, and feta
- Mediterranean flavors that stay fresh for days
- No reheating required, making it perfect for lunches
- Easy to portion for grab-and-go meals
It's filling without being dense and flexible enough to customize throughout the week.
Ingredients for Greek Quinoa Bowl with Chicken
This Greek quinoa bowl is built with simple, Mediterranean-inspired ingredients that hold up well for meal prep and bring plenty of flavor to every bite.
Greek Quinoa Salad
- Cooked quinoa
- Cucumber, peeled and seeded
- Red onion or shallot
- Grape tomatoes
- Kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley
- Feta cheese
- Grilled chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Dried oregano
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Cucumber
- Salt
- Pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make This Greek Quinoa Bowl
Here's how to pull this Greek quinoa bowl together so it tastes fresh now-and still great a few days from now.
Build the Quinoa Salad:
Combine all of the quinoa salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss until evenly mixed.
Blend the Yogurt
Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cucumber, salt, and pepper to the blender.
Assemble Bowls
Spoon the quinoa salad into bowls or meal prep containers, top with chicken (or other protein) and drizzle with the cucumber yogurt sauce.
Substitutions
If you know how to make the recipe fit a certain diet, let the reader know here. Don't fake it - only provide guidance on topics you have actual experience with.
- Lettuce - instead of ice berg lettuce, you can use romaine lettuce or spinach
- Bun - use gluten free buns instead of white bread buns to make this gluten free
- Vegetarian - the beef hamburger can be replaced with a plant-based burger to make this vegetarian
Even if your reader doesn't follow a specific diet (eg. gluten free), they may have friends or family that they're cooking for that could use this. This is also a great idea to link out to another blogger with a similar recipe that fits a different diet.
Greek Quinoa Bowl Substitutions
If you need to adjust ingredients for dietary needs or preferences, these swaps work well without changing the overall feel of the dish.
- Chicken: Use rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp, or salmon.
- Quinoa: Substitute farro, couscous, or rice.
- Feta: Try goat cheese or omit if needed.
- Cucumber yogurt sauce: Use a dairy-free Greek-style yogurt alternative.
Equipment Used
Using the right tools makes prep faster and keeps everything consistent, especially when you're making this Greek quinoa bowl as part of your weekly meal prep.
- Fine Mesh Strainer - helpful for prepping cucumbers
- Beast Premium Compact Blender - for the cucumber yogurt sauce
- Non-toxic Mixing Bowls - for tossing the quinoa salad
- Salad Serving Bowl - ideal for mixing and serving
How to Store This Greek Quinoa Bowl
Here's the easiest way to keep everything tasting fresh.
- Serving: Eat cold or at room temperature (no reheating required).
- Quinoa salad: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Cucumber yogurt sauce: Store separately in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Top Tip
Let the quinoa cool completely before mixing to prevent excess moisture and keep the veggies crisp.
FAQ
Yes-quinoa and chopped vegetables hold up well, and the flavors deepen as it sits.
Absolutely. Dice it and add it right into the bowl.
Shrimp, salmon or even steak. Any protein is fantastic!
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Greek Quinoa Bowl with Chicken
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 Servings 1x
Description
This Greek quinoa bowl with chicken is a protein-forward, meal-prep-friendly recipe made with quinoa, fresh vegetables, feta, and a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Greek Quinoa Salad
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion or shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, finely chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
- ¾ cup feta, crumbled
- 3 medium grilled chicken breasts, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oregano, to taste
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp garlic
- ½ cup cucumber
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all quinoa salad ingredients.
- Toss well until evenly dressed and seasoned.
- Blend all cucumber yogurt sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Portion quinoa salad into bowls or meal prep containers and drizzle with sauce before serving (or store sauce separately)
Notes
- For best meal prep results, store the sauce separately and drizzle right before eating.
- This bowl is delicious cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Meal prep, lunch, dinner
- Method: No-cook (Assembly)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek-Inspired
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