Easy roasted asparagus salad with tomatoes, basil and a lightly sherry vinaigrette. Serve it as a vegan salad or side dish, or add fried halloumi cheese or creamy Greek feta if you want a bit of an indulgent twist. This simple roasted asparagus recipe makes a show-stopping gluten free side! More Recipes for You: Briam…
Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Recipe
There is no interesting tale behind this couscous recipe. Truth is, it came together on a whim when I opened my pantry and found a few Mediterranean staples–a can of chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and a box of pearl couscous. But, this accidental couscous salad is every bit satisfying and bright, now a regular on the…
Strawberry Tart with Fillo Crust
If you’re into pie or tart making, this sweet-n-savory feta strawberry tart is a must-try! The flaky fillo (phyllo) crust makes a great, delicate and lighter alternative to the usual tart shell. Be sure to see the step-by-step photos below the recipe. This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory. Somehow, July is in…
Simple Mediterranean Olive Oil Pasta
I dare say, this simple Mediterranean olive oil pasta is textbook Mediterranean diet deliciousness! It skips all the fluff and heavy sauces in favor of extra virgin olive oil and a few ingredients. This simple olive oil pasta recipe takes inspiration from a Naples dish called “spaghetti aglio e olio. Or,”spaghetti with garlic and oil.”…
Breakfast Open Faced Sandwich, Italian-Style
This open faced sandwich is a simple breakfast toast with the flavors of Italy! So easy to prepare, and every bit as satisfying! It’s been a while since we posted a breakfast recipe here on The Mediterranean Dish. And I don’t know if we can qualify this sandwich as a “recipe.” It’s more of a…
Fig Pistachio Goat Cheese Crostini
A little sweet, salty, creamy goat cheese crostini with figs, pistachios, and basil…Ready in 15 minutes! Growing up near the shores of the Mediterranean, I can’t say that I celebrated figs much as a child. I enjoyed them immensely, of course, but because they were quite available–at a lower cost–I never really missed them. The…