Entree
Lemon Dill Salmon
Lemon dill salmon shows how simple (and healthy!) ingredients can feel elegant. Flaky broiled salmon meets a tangy, herby yogurt sauce that’s light, fresh, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
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Dips and Condiments
Dill Sauce for Salmon
This creamy dill sauce for salmon (or any other seafood!) is my secret weapon for making simple fish dinners feel special. It’s light, tangy, and comes together in minutes, without any cream!
Vegetarian
Mediterraenan Loaded Baked Potatoes
Enjoy a Mediterranean twist on loaded baked potatoes. Crispy skin with creamy, fluffy insides topped with Greek tzatziki, diced tomatoes, olives, and feta. While traditional loaded baked potatoes are typically piled high with cheddar cheese, onions, bacon, and sour cream, I wanted to make my own Mediterranean twist on the humble baked potato. As you…
Sides and Small Plates
Quick Pickled Cabbage
This quick pickled red cabbage is a simple, punchy staple I keep in my fridge at all times. With sharp vinegar, citrusy sumac, and loads of crunch, it’s an easy way to add instant brightness to any meal.
Meat and Poultry
Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Polpette in Sugo)
Learn to make polpette in sugo with this easy Italian meatball recipe. Beef meatballs with herbs and cheese in a rich tomato sauce.
Dips and Condiments
Balsamic Vinaigrette (Only 5 Ingredients!)
This balsamic vinaigrette recipe is tart, sweet, zesty, and uses only five pantry staples. Make this your go-to honey balsamic dressing!
Recipe Roundups
10 Heart-Healthy Dinners That Feel Like A Cheat Meal
Heart healthy eating might sound boring, but these Mediterranean dinners prove it can be bold, saucy, and deeply satisfying. Here are 10 easy dinners that love your heart back and taste like a cheat meal.
Vegetarian
Veggie Sandwich with Creamy Whipped Feta
This veggie sandwich recipe inspired by Greek salad, with carrots, cucumber, olives, tomato, arugula, and whipped feta cheese.
Greek
Stuffed Onions with Rice and Pine Nuts
These Greek stuffed onions, called Salantourmasi, are made with fragrant rice and pine nuts in this elegant vegan entree or side dish.
Meat and Poultry
Steak Pizzaiola
This weeknight Steak Pizzaiola delivers all the bold, comforting flavors of the Italian-American classic—tender steak, garlic, oregano, and tomato sauce—without the long simmer.
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12 Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes with 10 Ingredients or Less
If long ingredient lists make weeknight cooking feel overwhelming, we can help! These Mediterranean diet dinners all use 10 ingredients or less but still deliver bold flavor.
Soups and Stews
Tomato Tortellini Soup
Warm up with this easy tomato tortellini soup recipe! A vegetarian-friendly dinner featuring a rich tomato broth, fresh spinach, and cheese-filled pasta. Ready in 30 minutes!
Meat and Poultry
Italian Baked Chicken Recipe
You’ll love this healthy, gluten-free, juicy Italian baked chicken. Boneless skinless chicken breast prepared with a simple spice mixture, garlic, and olive oil, and finished with fresh parsley and basil! Juicy Italian Baked Chicken Breast Boneless skinless chicken breast is a great source of lean protein, which is why it is a welcome part of…
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9 Mediterranean Sauces You’ll Want to Put on Everything
Creamy, nutty, spicy, and bright: These 9 Mediterranean sauces will transform boring weeknight staples into restaurant-quality meals in a flash!
Meat and Poultry
Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe proves you don’t need to fry to get a crisp, golden crust. Toasted breadcrumbs and plenty of Parmesan keep the chicken juicy inside and crunchy outside for an easy dinner for any night of the week.
Soups and Stews
Spicy Turkish Bulgur Red Lentil Stew (Ezo Gelin Çorbası)
This Turkish bulgur and red lentil stew is full of warm spice. It’s a hearty vegetarian stew finished with Aleppo pepper and mint-infused olive oil and lemon.
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
How to Make Overnight Oats
These creamy overnight oats are my everyday breakfast—easy to prep ahead, endlessly customizable, and satisfying enough to fuel busy mornings all year long.
Fish and Seafood
20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
I used a Syrian seafood spice blend to make the most delicious Mediterannean take on Honey Garlic Shrimp, and it’s ready in 20 minutes!
Sides and Small Plates
Air-Fryer Cauliflower with Red Onion and Ras al Hanout
This air fryer cauliflower is tossed with warm spices and sweet red onion, and finished with lemon. It’s a simple side dish that delivers big Mediterranean flavor with very little effort.
Breakfast
Hummus for Breakfast? The Protein Hack You’ve Been Missing
If you aren’t eating hummus in the morning, you may be missing out on the easiest way to stack your fiber and build a high-protein breakfast that isn’t just eggs!
Snacks
Almond Date Energy Balls
Sweet and chewy, these Almond Date Energy Balls are inspired by Greek troufakia, truffle-like treats often served with coffee. Made with dates, almonds, coconut, and warming spices, they’re an easy, no-bake snack you’ll want to keep on hand at all times.
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9 Budget-Friendly Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes
Mediterranean Diet dinners don’t have to be expensive. These budget-friendly recipes use pantry staples and affordable proteins to help you eat well without overspending.
Vegetarian
Turkish Vegetable Casserole with Chickpeas
These oven-roasted vegetables are a variation on türlü, a beloved Turkish stew made with whatever vegetables are in season. Baking it deepens the flavors, while chickpeas add heartiness, turning a simple tray of vegetables into a comforting meal.
Soups and Stews
Greek Mushroom Stew (Manitaria Stifado)
Greek Mushroom Stew, known as Manitaria Stifado, is a comforting vegetarian recipe built on caramelized pearl onions, mushrooms, tomato, and warm spices. Rooted in Greek monastic cooking, it delivers deep, savory flavor without meat.