Mediterranean Recipes

Ready to give your meals a bold Mediterranean twist? This roundup of Best Mediterranean Recipes of the year will give you all the inspiration you need. Whether you are looking to follow the Mediterranean diet or you simply love the bright flavors of Mediterranean food, there is something for everyone on this list of Mediterranean recipes—from delicious Mediterranean dinners to satisfying breakfasts, soups and salads, and even a little dessert! (Also be sure to check out our collection of top Mediterranean Diet Recipes).

Top Mediterranean Recipes to Try: Mediterranean Falafel Bowls

The list of Best Mediterranean Recipes of the year has plenty of delicious ideas for you, but here is one recipe to start with, if you’re not sure: falafel bowls! Healthy dinner bowls are loaded with delicious falafel and other Mediterranean favorites like hummus, tabouli salad, feta, and fresh vegetables. With a little bit of prep ahead of time, this falafel bowl dinner is to assemble any night of the week.

Prep: 30min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• Hummus, (homemade or store bought (other dip options in the notes) )
• Tabouli or Salad of Choice, (use this homemade tabouli salad recipe (other salad options in the notes) )
• 16 Falafels,
• 2 Medium Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, (halved and sliced )
• 1 English Cucumber, (halved and sliced)
• 6 Radishes, (halved and sliced)
• 1/2 Medium Red Onion, (thinly sliced)
• 4 ounces Feta Cheese, (sliced )
• Extra virgin olive oil,
• Sumac, (optional for seasoning)

Instruction:

1. Using shallow dinner bowls, start by spreading about 3 to 4 tablespoons of hummus on one side. Next, add the salad, then add 3 to 4 falafel patties.
2. Fill the empty spots in your bowls with the fresh vegetables, olive and pickles, and sliced feta cheese.
3. Finish each bowl with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a dash of sumac to season (optional).

40+ BEST Mediterranean Recipe

This collection of great Mediterranean recipes includes delicious dishes from breakfast to dessert and everything in between. For an easy start, try this great pesto sauce.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Saturated Fat 3 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 203 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 15 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano cheese (or other hard cheese)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp coarse salt
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instruction:

1. Rinse basil and remove leaves from stem. Peel garlic.
2. Add basil leaves, garlic cloves, cheese, salt and pine nuts to blender or food processor. Pulse a few times until ingredients are blended into a coarse mixture.
3. Drizzle in olive oil and pulse blender until all ingredients are well mixed. If needed, scrape sides of blender to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
4. Add lemon juice and again pulse.
5. Taste and adjust salt, garlic and cheese to your taste.

60+ Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes

These healthy Mediterranean recipes include vibrant salads, plant-based foods, all things seafood, and easy chicken recipes. You’ll love this fresh caprese salad!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 tomatoes (sliced)
• 8 ounces mozzarella (sliced)
• handful of fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction
• salt and pepper

Instruction:

1. Add a slice of tomato to a plate, then add a slice of mozzarella on top. Then continue alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella.
2. Place fresh basil leaves in between the layers.
3. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the entire salad.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve immediately!

45 Easy Mediterranean Recipes

Nicoise salad is a French main dish that’s hearty and satisfying! This colorful Mediterranean recipe is ideal for anytime.

Prep: 25min

Total: 40min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 8 eggs
• 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes
• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 1 small shallot (2 tablespoons minced)
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup Nicoise or Kalamata olives
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes or 1 large tomato
• 2 cans tuna, packed in oil or water
• 1 head Bibb lettuce (aka butter lettuce)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, minced

Instruction:

1. Follow the instructions to make the Hard Boiled Eggs or Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs, or complete this step in advance and refrigerate.
2. Fill a large pot with cold water and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Add the whole potatoes and bring to a boil. Once boiling, boil for 8 to 12 minutes until fork tender.
3. Cut the ends off the beans. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil with 1/2 tablespoon salt. Boil the beans for about 5 minutes until tender but still bright green. Prepare a large bowl of ice water (or use the same one as for the hard boiled eggs). Right when the beans are tender, remove them from the boiling water with tongs and transfer them to the ice bath. Remove the beans and dry them with a towel, then mix them with a few pinches of salt and fresh ground pepper.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, mince the shallot. When the potatoes are done, drain them. When they are cool enough to handle, slice them into bite sized pieces. Place them in a bowl and gently mix in the minced shallot, white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ cup warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, gently stirring occasionally. Then add the capers, chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a few grinds black pepper. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Gradually whisk in 6 tablespoons olive oil working one tablespoon at a time, until creamy and emulsified.
6. Slice the tomatoes into wedges (or cherry tomatoes in half) and sprinkle with a little kosher salt.
7. Drain the tuna and flake it using a fork. If not packed in oil, add a drizzle of olive oil and a few pinches of salt.
8. To serve, in large shallow bowls or on large platters, add the Bibb lettuce leaves. Top with the potatoes, green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, tuna, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

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What is the most famous Mediterranean dishes?

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• Legumes.

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What is a typical Mediterranean dish?

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