The Mediterranean is famed for its delicious cuisine and beautiful landscapes. Even if you can’t spring for airfare to your favorite Mediterranean destination right now, you can enjoy these tasty recipes from the comfort of your own home. Whether you want something fancy for a dinner party, a family-style feast, or a new recipe to explore, this collection of recipes has got you covered.
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad recipe has everything we love in a pasta salad – chewy pasta, a homemade vinaigrette dressing, crunch and color with veggies, and loads of flavorful and salty bites with olives, cheese, and salami. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and makes for a delicious side dish with grilled protein or as a main course salad that’s perfect in the summer months.
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Beef Kofta With Greek Yogurt Sauce
Make a Mediterranean-inspired meal that the whole family will love! This beef kofta with Greek yogurt sauce comes together in just 35 minutes using simple ingredients combined with savory spices. A wonderful recipe for gatherings, meal prep, or even a quick and simple weekday dinner.
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Quinoa Tabbouleh
This quinoa tabbouleh salad (also spelled tabouli) is a healthy, easy, and versatile herb salad that pairs perfectly with a wide variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes (serve it with Beef Kofta!). This version makes use of quinoa versus fine bulgur wheat traditionally used in tabbouleh allowing this tasty salad to be enjoyed by those who are gluten-free. Takes just 25 minutes to make, 7 ingredients, and 1 bowl.
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Bruschetta With Mozzarella
There is nothing quite like the classic flavor combination of sweet tomatoes with fresh basil and mozzarella. Allow this winning flavor trio to marinate with olive oil, balsamic, and garlic, and serve with a rustic, toasted, sliced baguette. You’ll have a simple Mediterranean appetizer that everyone will love and devour. Just 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Mediterranean Bean Salad
With fresh produce and simple ingredients, this Mediterranean bean salad is a satisfying and filling salad that should definitely be served at your next outdoor bbq and picnic. Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, or simply enjoy as a quick and easy go-to lunch.
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Baked Frittata With Sausage, Kale, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This simple 25-minute baked frittata with sausage, kale, and sun-dried tomato pesto is a quick and easy dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond!
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Grilled Garlic Lemon Halloumi & Veggie Kabobs
These grilled garlic lemon halloumi & veggie kabobs are a basic spring and summertime BBQ staple. A no-fuss, easy meal that can stand alone or be served alongside grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, or salmon.
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Smooth & Creamy Hummus
This smooth and creamy hummus takes just 5 minutes to make. Serve with pita, crackers, or veggies for a tasty appetizer. This dip is also delicious spread on a sandwich, served with falafel or kofta, or as an addition to a grain bowl. It’s a quick and easy dip that everyone will love.
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Best Mediterranean Salmon
This healthy Mediterranean salmon recipe is pan-fried to perfection, resulting in perfectly moist and flavorful fish! This vibrant recipe packed with flavor and nutrition is easy enough to make on busy weeknights and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes!
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Mediterranean Lentil Salad
A protein-rich vegetarian salad loaded with delicious and nutritious ingredients. Serve it with pita bread, stuff it inside a falafel wrap, or add to a buddha bowl. This lentil salad won’t disappoint.
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Greek Chicken Meatballs
These Greek Chicken Meatballs with herby yogurt dipping sauce are a recipe that can do double duty as a healthy dinner, or as a party bite that can be kept warm in a slow cooker!
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Lamb Lollipops
Whether for a cocktail party or a quick weeknight dinner, these lamp lollipops are flavorful, easy to prepare, and will impress. They’re marinated with simple ingredients, seared in a hot skillet, and served with an herby yogurt sauce for dipping. If serving as an entrée, consider pairing these lollipop lamb chops with garlic herb mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables.
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The Best Baked Feta
Feast on the bold flavors of the Mediterranean with this rich and creamy baked feta. Feta cheese combined with Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and olive oil – this will surely be the best baked feta recipe you’ll ever try. This baked feta is so flavorful that you’ll feel tempted to eat it on its own.
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Rice Stuffed Dolmades
These vegan rice-stuffed dolmades are grape leaves stuffed full of fresh herbs, roasted eggplant, olives, spices, and aromatic basmati rice! A fantastic appetizer, side, or main dish!
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Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken souvlaki is a Greek street food classic that is bursting with flavor. This versatile chicken dish can be served in a pita wrap, with this Mediterranean bean salad, or simply as skewers with your favorite Greek side dishes.
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Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
This easy recipe for Mediterranean cauliflower rice is bursting with fresh flavor. You’re going to love this healthy low-carb side dish with riced cauliflower, olives, pine nuts, and fresh herbs. It’s a satisfying and delicious dish, and ready in under 30 minutes…a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.
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One Pot Harissa Chicken
This one pot harissa chicken recipe is a favorite Mediterranean recipe. With the warm spices and added heat from the harissa paste, this dish is balanced by preserved lemons and the additional sweetness of prunes. This dish stands alone as a one pot feast with vegetables, meat, and plenty of flavors.
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Aubergine Salad
A light, healthy, easy, and supremely tasty meal, this aubergine salad is like a wonderfully fresh taste of Italy, whipped up in your very own kitchen. There’s something so satisfying about a simple salad that relies on good, simple produce. This salad packs a lot of flavor and yet comes together easily.
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Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats are delicious, versatile, and loaded with flavor. They can be enjoyed as a plant-based main meal or eaten as a side dish to a meat-based main course.
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Baked Greek Chicken Breasts
These baked Greek chicken breasts are a family favorite recipe. Everything from the juicy chicken to the Mediterranean-inspired vegetables and broth is cooked in just one pot.
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Mediterranean Lentil Dip
Looking for a vegan dip that is filling, incredibly nutritious, and surprisingly flavorful? Try this creamy Mediterranean lentil hummus with veggies or pita for a tasty appetizer or snack.
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Fattoush Salad
Fresh and easy, fattoush salad is delicious as a side dish or a light lunch. This healthy salad recipe is anything but boring with a ton of veggies and a tangy, lemony, mint dressing.
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