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Healthy Lunch Ideas: 5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl

This quick and colorful Mediterranean bowl is loaded with flavor, ready in 5 minutes, and perfect for healthy lunch ideas on busy days.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: easy salad bowls, healthy lunch ideas, Mediterranean diet recipes, nutritious lunch bowls, plant-based recipes, quick lunch recipes, vegetarian meal prep
Servings: 1 bowl
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1 tbsp hummus
  • 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dry oregano or Italian herb mix
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado to a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add the hummus and sprinkle the feta cheese on top.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano or Italian herbs.
  4. Top with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
  5. Mix everything together or keep ingredients separated for a bowl-style presentation. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Customize this bowl by adding olives, quinoa, or grilled chicken. Great for meal prep or quick healthy lunches.