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    Momma Fit Lyndsey » Recipes » Salads

    Panera Mediterranean Bowl

    Published: Jul 20, 2022 by Lyndsey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    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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    • Panera Mediterranean Bowl Recipe

    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!

    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.

    labeled ingredient shot of this recipe including chicken, arugula, Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, tomatoes, humus, rice and feta.
    • 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

    This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cook time and temperatures.

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    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.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is in a Mediterranean bowl from Panera?

    The Panera version consists of a brown rice and quinoa blend, arugula, feta, Greek yogurt, Kalamata olives, red grape tomatoes, cucumber, lemon tahini and hummus. You can also add chicken.

    close up shot of Panera Mediterranean Bowl with lemon tahini drizzled over top.

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    Panera Mediterranean Bowl Recipe

    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!
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Prep Time 4 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 minute minute
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 bowl
    Calories 591kcal
    Author Lyndsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rotisserie chicken
    • 1 cup arugula
    • ½ cup cucumbers
    • ½ cup warm grains
    • ½ cup sliced tomatoes
    • ½ medium lemon - juice only
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon hummus
    • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon tahini

    Instructions

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

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.1g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26.6g
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