Description
Tired of boring salads that taste like cardboard and leave you hungry an hour later? Meet your new obsession: the Vibrant Mediterranean Bowl. This isn’t just a salad — it’s a whole-ass experience. We’re talking about a gorgeous rainbow of roasted sweet potatoes, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, and a cloud of fluffy hummus all living their best life together in one bowl. It’s like the Mediterranean had a baby with a health food Instagram account, and somehow it actually tastes incredible. This bowl is packed with so much flavor and nutrition that you’ll forget you’re eating something that’s ridiculously good for you. Plus, it’s pretty enough to make your coworkers seriously jealous of your lunch game.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt + pepper to taste
The Fresh Squad:
- 2 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, whatever floats your boat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional but adds zing)
The Protein Power:
- 1/2 cup hummus (store-bought is totally fine, homemade if you’re feeling fancy)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds
The Magic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2–3 tbsp warm water to thin
- Salt to taste
For Finishing:
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, cilantro — whatever you’ve got)
- Everything bagel seasoning or za’atar
- Black sesame seeds
- A drizzle of good olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Let them get those crispy edges!
While potatoes roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and maple syrup.
Add warm water gradually until you get a drizzle-able consistency — think slightly thick but pourable.
Taste and adjust — more lemon for tang, more maple for sweetness, more salt for depth.
Wash and chop all your fresh ingredients.
Pro tip: slice your avocado last to prevent browning, or toss with a little lemon juice.
Start with a base of mixed greens in your prettiest bowl.
Arrange all components in sections around the bowl — think color wheel vibes.
Plop that hummus right in the center like the creamy star it is.
Sprinkle feta and nuts over everything.
Drizzle your tahini sauce over everything with artistic flair.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs, everything bagel seasoning, and sesame seeds.
Take a photo because this masterpiece deserves documentation.
Mix it all up and enjoy every colorful, flavorful bite.
Notes
Serve with warm pita bread or naan for scooping up all those delicious bits.
Add a side of olives and pickled vegetables for extra Mediterranean vibes.
This makes an amazing light dinner with a glass of crisp white wine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Fat: ~28g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Protein: ~12g