This vibrant salad bowl brings together wholesome Mediterranean flavors — tender broccoli, roasted chickpeas, wild rice, creamy feta, Kalamata olives, and soft-boiled eggs. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s a nourishing lunch or dinner that feels comforting yet energizing.

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Ingredients

For the Salad Base

  • 1 cup cooked wild rice or brown rice
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • ½ cup roasted chickpeas
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta
  • 6–8 Kalamata olives
  • 1–2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 handful fresh greens (spinach, arugula)

For the Roasted Chickpeas

  • 1 can chickpeas (drained + dried)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper

For the Dressing

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Roast the Chickpeas

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
  2. Toss chickpeas with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Spread on a tray and roast 20–25 minutes until crispy.

2. Prepare the Rice

  1. Cook wild rice/brown rice according to packet instructions.
  2. Fluff and allow it to cool slightly.

3. Steam the Broccoli

  1. Steam florets for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

4. Soft-Boil the Eggs

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Lower eggs gently and cook 7 minutes for a jammy yolk.
  3. Cool in cold water, peel, slice.

5. Make the Dressing

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, oregano, salt and pepper.

6. Assemble the Salad

  1. Add greens to the bowl.
  2. Arrange broccoli, rice, chickpeas, feta, olives, and eggs.
  3. Drizzle with dressing and serve fresh.

👨‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

✔ Make Chickpeas Extra Crispy

Dry them completely before baking — moisture makes them soggy.

✔ Add Flavor to Rice

Cook rice in vegetable broth for a deeper taste.

✔ Upgrade the Dressing

Add 1 tsp honey for balance or 1 clove grated garlic for punch.

✔ Meal Prep Friendly

Keep dressing separate until serving so the greens stay crisp.

✔ Swap Options

Use quinoa, couscous, salmon, tofu, or roasted veggies — everything works.

🎥 3-Scene Video Prompts (Cinematic, Food-Style)

🍽️ Scene 1 — Top-Down Bowl Reveal

Prompt:
“A bright overhead shot of a Mediterranean salad bowl with broccoli, chickpeas, rice, feta, olives, and jammy eggs. Marble background, natural daylight, slow downward zoom, crisp colors, ultra-detailed textures. Clean, aesthetic, 9:16 food video style.”

✨ Scene 2 — Close-Up Garnish Moment

Prompt:
“Macro slow-motion shot of lemon dressing being drizzled over the salad. Tiny droplets glisten on the roasted chickpeas and feta. Soft-focus edges, cinematic lighting, vibrant greens and oranges.”

🍴 Scene 3 — Bite Shot (Only Hand & Spoon Visible)

Prompt:
“A hand scoops a perfect bite with chickpeas, rice, feta, and broccoli. Only hand and spoon visible, no face. Smooth slow-motion lift, creamy egg yolk shining, elegant food aesthetic, bright natural lighting.”

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