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Don’t let the summer heat get you down.

Cool down and power up with a delicious and fresh homemade Greek Power Bowl! 

The days are officially getting longer, which is great for vacations, but it can also lead to feeling more drained than usual. When you are feeling a bit groggy, shaking up your diet and incorporating more fresh ingredients is a great way to give yourself a long-lasting boost of energy! There are tons of foods that are great for keeping you motivated and energized throughout the day, and if you’re interested in learning more about them, check out our blog where we share diet and lifestyle tips to encourage healthy living! But for now, why not enjoy a delectable Mediterranean salad with your very own 5-star quality tzatziki sauce? There’s hardly enough time to get everything done in a single day, and having to spend hours on end cooking likely isn’t at the top of anyone’s to-do list. That’s why we look for recipes that are effortless and take minimal time out of our schedules, or if it does take a little longer, most of that time can be spent resting or by doing other things while you wait! This recipe is no exception!

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Greek Power Bowl

Fresh avocado, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, tender rice, and homemade tzatziki sauce, what could be more refreshing on a long summer day? 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: None

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 3-4 ounces mixed greens
• 2 cups rice, cooked
• 1 cucumber, sliced 
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large avocado, pitted and sliced
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
• 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Tzatziki sauce (see recipe below)
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Prepare fresh ingredients and set aside.
2. Fill bowls or plates with mixed greens and top with rice, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, onion, avocado, artichoke hearts, beans, parsley and mint leaves (optional).
3. Serve the Greek bowls with hummus and pita chips, and/or bread, and top with homemade tzatziki dressing (see recipe below).

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Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki is a quintessential part of Mediterranean cuisine. Luckily, you can make this sweet, tangy, and creamy sauce easily in the comfort of your own home! This minimal-effort recipe makes 4 servings of the sauce, and it also takes some extra time for the ingredients to rest. Feel free to take that time to yourself or get some extra work done! 

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Ingredients

• 2 cups plain Greek Yogurt
• Cheesecloth
• 1 English cucumber, diced small
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
• 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
• zest and juice from 1 lemon
• 2 Tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the Greek Yogurt into a large piece of cheesecloth. Place the filled cheesecloth in a collider and situate over a bowl to catch the strained yogurt. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the desired thickness of sauce.
2. Meanwhile, slice the cucumber lengthwise, scrape out the center with a spoon, then dice. Add the cucumber to a mesh strainer and set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Use your hands to smush the salted cucumber through the strainer over the sink. Remember not to rinse it, try to get out as much liquid as possible.
4. Stir the cucumber into the yogurt. Add a little more salt to the mixture, according to taste.
5. Add the minced garlic, zest from 1 lemon, and juice from 1 lemon, as well as the fresh dill, tablespoon olive oil, and a few grinds of black pepper and salt to taste.
6. Stir it all together. Chill for about an hour before serving. Use it on fresh salads or as a dipping sauce and enjoy!

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Explore every flavor possible with Mealfit!

Here at Mealfit, we love to make eating easier. Whether it’s by helping plan out your meal prepping routine, inspiring delicious and healthy recipes, sharing important health tips through our blog, or one of the other many services we provide, we strive to make your relationship with food easy and healthy. One of the ways we do that is by offering a number of expertly prepared ingredients in bulk to cut down your cook time! There are so many ways to customize this Greek Power Bowl recipe and we have a few flavors that would pair perfectly!

Grilled Chicken Breast

For a tender, savory addition to your power bowl, try our Grilled Chicken Breast! 

“Marinated with our special in house marinade, the seasoned and Grilled slowly to keep all the moisture inside the meat. Best Chicken breast you will ever eat.”

You can order it here! 

Slow Smoked Tri-Tip Steak

Looking for something with a little more edge? Our Slow Smoked Tri-Tip Steak is the perfect way to add some extra protein to your Greek Power Bowl. 

“Slow Smoked Tri-Tip Steak, marinated and seasoned to perfection. This goes good with just about anything.”

You can order it here!

Veggie Medley

Summer is the perfect time to utilize the fresh vegetables of the season. Try our delicious Veggie Medley to add a bit of homegrown garden flavor to your Greek Power Bowl! 

“A mix of Squash and Zucchini and any other seasonal Vegetables that might be available at the time.”

You can order it here!

Enjoy all of the flavors that summer has to offer with these simple and irresistible Greek Power Bowl and Homemade Tzatziki recipes! 

We hope you enjoy this article for a Fresh Greek Power Bowl with Homemade Tzatziki. If you tried incorporating these things into your regular routine, make sure to let us know! For more recipes, follow us on social media and make sure to check out our weekly blog posts where we share our new favorite recipes and must-know facts about food and living a healthy lifestyle! Check out the other meal options Mealfit provides such as our Weekly Specials, Individual Meals, and other Meals by the Pound.