Mediterranean Diet Food List: 5 Foods You Need
Not sure where to start with the Mediterranean diet? This expert Mediterranean diet food list is your answer! This list of 5 essential foods comes from Director of Nutrition at Oldways, Kelly Toups, MLA, RD, LDN. It's so simple to follow, and I've added some recipes and a shopping list for you to get started! Aside from the fact that it's the easiest diet to follow, the main reason the … Read More...
BEST Moroccan Meatballs
These are the best Moroccan meatballs you will make at home! Traditionally called kefta, these easy, skillet meatballs, pack tons of flavor from aromatics and warm Moroccan spices. Serve them in pita pockets with minty carrot salad, olives, and other fresh items, for the perfect casual dinner! Or, … Read More...
Mediterranean Three Bean Salad Recipe
Once you try three bean salad the Mediterranean way, you will not go back! This three bean salad is so bright and packs tons of flavor from fresh herbs, capers, and a zesty garlic Dijon vinaigrette. It's the perfect potluck salad. And it makes a great side next to any dinner like easy lemon … Read More...
Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe
This Easy shrimp recipe is your ticket to a delicious and quick dinner (ready in just 25 minutes!) Here, shrimp are coated in Mediterranean spices, then quickly cooked in a light white wine-olive oil sauce with shallots, bell peppers, and tomatoes. So much flavor! Serve over rice, pasta or your … Read More...
Simple Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
This 15-minute cucumber salad recipe with shallots, radish, and fresh herbs is textbook Mediterranean diet. It is light, healthy, and you'll love the bright and refreshing flavors. Vegan and gluten free, by the way. You can serve it next to almost anything like grilled chicken, beef kabobs, or fish. … Read More...
Mediterranean-Style Steamed Salmon with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
This healthy Mediterranean-style steamed salmon with garlic, lemon and fresh herbs is the perfect quick dinner (25 minutes start-to-finish!) You get spectacular results--perfectly cooked salmon that is tender, moist, and flavor-packed--with very little effort. Be sure to check out the step-by-step … Read More...
What is the Mediterranean Diet and How to Follow It
Curious about following the world's best diet, while eating delicious food and never feeling hungry? In today's post, we dig into two important questions: What is the Mediterranean diet? And, how to follow the Mediterranean diet? Grab my Mediterranean diet shopping list (free), see my video on … Read More...
Healthy Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Style
Looking for a quick no-cook dinner? Or maybe for your next potluck dish? This no-mayonnaise healthy chicken salad recipe will do the trick! Super chunky and loaded with Mediterranean favorites like shallots, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, plump golden raisins, fresh herbs, and a handful of … Read More...
Avocado Hummus and Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde
This quick avocado hummus will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Avocados and Greek yogurt are two secret weapons to the creamiest hummus you will have. A little garlic, cumin, and a pinch of cayenne bring the flavor. You can stop here, or make my epic salsa verde to add even more … Read More...
What is Za’atar and How to Use It (BEST Za’atar Recipes)
If there is one seasoning blend I absolutely can't live without, it's za'atar! This aromatic Middle Eastern blend of herbs, sesame seeds, and sumac will transform your cooking. Not all za'atar is created equal, though. Today, let's dig into what is za'atar (spice or herb?) What does quality za'atar … Read More...