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Breakfast
This hearty breakfast salad proves that greens belong at the breakfast table. With tangy lentils, jammy eggs, crispy prosciutto, and golden potato croutons, it’s a savory brunch you’ll want to put into regular rotation.
Soups and Stews
Ash-e Shooli is a hearty, vibrant beet soup from Central Iran packed with potatoes, lentils, and herbs. Finished with a topping of minty caramelized onions, it’s a healthy vegetarian and gluten-free stew that’s perfect for cold days.
Fish and Seafood
This one-dish glazed salmon is laquered with pomegranate molasses to create a tangy, lightly sweet glaze that caramelizes quickly in the oven. Baking the salmon over spinach lets the greens cook in the flavorful juices, creating a built-in side and sauce.
Meat and Poultry
When you want a fast, healthy dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, this Mediterranean chicken and broccoli skillet delivers. Juicy chicken breasts, tender broccoli, garlic, lemon, and oregano come together in one pan for a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Salads
Sweet oranges, bitter endive and radicchio, briny olives, and toasted walnuts come together in this vibrant winter salad.
Entree
When I need a reset, I build a bowl full of good things—whole grains, shawarma-spiced chicken, crispy chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, and a vibrant tahini dressing. They’re balanced, colorful, and endlessly adaptable.
Recipe Roundups
These are the fast Mediterranean diet dinners our team relies on when time is tight, but we still want to eat well with health in mind!
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Forget starvation diets. This January, try the Mediterranean “golden” soup with turmeric, ginger, and a whole head of cabbage to sooth inflammation without giving up flavor. This satisfying Mediterranean diet recipe is the perfect gut reset to start the year.
Soups and Stews
If you ever need proof that pantry ingredients can become something truly special, this garlicky spinach and chickpea soup is it. Warm spices give it a North African backbone, while lemon, olive oil, and pecorino Romano finish it with unmistakable Italian flair.
Soups and Stews
Inspired by traditional Greek mavromatiká, this black-eyed pea stew is a comforting, olive oil–rich dish where tender legumes simmer with fennel, tomato, and spinach for a nourishing Mediterranean meal.
Drinks
Dry January doesn’t have to mean dull drinks. These Mediterranean-inspired mocktail recipes balance sweetness, acidity, fizz, and spice to create non-alcoholic cocktails that feel just as special as the classics.
Snacks
These honey and Aleppo pepper spiced nuts are a low-effort, high-reward snack that balances sweetness, warmth, and crunch. They’re perfect for entertaining, gifting, or everyday nibbling.
Breakfast
These Sweet Potato Pancakes are fluffy, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet thanks to mashed sweet potato and a drizzle of honey. Yogurt adds a subtle tang, while cinnamon, ginger, and allspice bring cozy, carrot-cake–inspired flavor. Perfect for weekend brunch topped with Greek yogurt, toasted nuts, and extra honey.
Fish and Seafood
Shrimp Oreganata is a quick, baked shrimp appetizer topped with garlicky breadcrumbs with lemon, oregano, and fresh parsley. Inspired by the Italian-American classic, this lighter Mediterranean Diet-friendly version contains no butter or cheese, letting the shrimp shine.
Appetizer and Mezze
Creamy ricotta gets glow-up with a savory harissa topping with crunchy pistacios, warm olive oil, briny olives, and cooling mint.
Sides and Small Plates
Sweet, silky roasted red onions get the Italian agrodolce treatment in this easy vegan and gluten-free side dish! Tossed with a bright balsamic vinaigrette, these caramelized wedges are simple to make and pair with everything.
Entree
This vegetarian mushroom polenta is everything you want on a cold evening. Creamy, slow-simmered polenta topped with a sauté of savory mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and tender greens.
Drinks
This festive Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic drink for the holidays! Tart cranberry juice, homemade rosemary simple syrup, and bubbly club soda come together for a refreshing, vibrant sip everyone can enjoy. Serve with cranberries and lime for a drink that looks—and tastes—like pure holiday cheer.
Recipe Roundups
Feta cheese’s tangy, creamy bite can elevate even the simplest ingredients, which is why it’s a staple in Mediterranean kitchens. These 20+ recipes show off just how versatile and impressive this beloved cheese can be—starring in everything from fresh salads and party dips to veggie sides and easy weeknight dinners.
Sides and Small Plates
These Fennel–Olive Phyllo Cups are the ultimate elegant appetizer: crispy mini shells filled with Sicilian-inspired sautéed fennel, orange zest, and olives. A dollop of whipped goat cheese adds creamy contrast to every crunchy, savory bite. They’re simple to assemble but look stunning on any party tray.
Entree
Tender beef braciole stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese braises slowly in marinara sauce. It’s a cozy Italian comfort food classic!
Soups and Stews
This Armenian red lentil soup has the silkiest texture and the most beautiful balance of flavors—earthy cumin, sweet carrots, savory tomato, and an unexpected fruity sweetness from dried apricots.
Entree
Fresh-tasting, velvety, and endlessly versatile, this marinara sauce is the essential Italian-American sauce every cook should master. This recipe takes only 30 minutes!
Breads
Naturally sweet, warmly spiced, and beautifully moist, this Date Nut Bread is an easy baking project for winter weather. It’s the perfect loaf for cozy breakfasts, gifting, or an afternoon coffee break.
