Unleash Flavor with These 42 Mediterranean Recipes

Explore the delicious flavors inspired by the Mediterranean! These Mediterranean recipes are inspired by the fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs, and bold flavors found in the Mediterranean region. Whether you’re in the mood for a simple Greek salad, flavorful Spanish tapas, fresh Italian meals, or fragrant Moroccan tagines, our recipes will take your taste buds on a journey to the Mediterranean. Let your taste buds embark on a Mediterranean adventure as you dive into our collection of recipes inspired by the zest and zing of this vibrant region.

Marinated Olives with Feta

You only need seven different ingredients to prepare this delicious marinated olives and feta cheese appetizer or snack. Expect a riot of soft and pleasing Mediterranean flavours in every mouthful. Everything in there is tasty from the green and kalamata olives to the creamy feta, salty caperberries, and hints of garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil. If you love Greek appetizers, this might become your next favourite.
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Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

Simple ingredients combine to make this Tuscan classic. Juicy fresh tuna pairs with beans for a Tuscan tuna white bean salad everyone will enjoy. It makes a tasty meal, whatever the season.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Cooked quinoa is a great base for a tasty salad. It’s filling, tasty and pairs wonderfully with the fresh ingredients used. It’s a versatile recipe and you can enjoy the Mediterranean quinoa salad as a side dish or as a main course.
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Juicy Greek Lemon Baked Pork Chops

Greek cuisine is one of my all-time favourites. It’s just so fresh and delicious. When I was in Greece a few years ago, I tried as many dishes as possible and loved everything! These Greek lemon baked pork chops transport me back in time to that vacation.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine

This classic Italian dish pairs linguine noodles with shrimp and a delicious lemon, garlic and herb sauce. Shrimp linguine is light but satisfying and it’s also easy to make. There are only 8 different ingredients in this shrimp linguine recipe, or 9 if you want a parmesan cheese garnish.
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Roasted Beet Salad

This delicious roasted beet orange salad boasts a variety of contrasting and tasty ingredients including sweet and juicy roasted beets, peppery arugula, sweet figs, crunchy pistachios, and salty crumbled feta cheese.
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Italian Panzanella Salad

Panzanella salad is a refreshing summer side dish that combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and chunks of crusty bread, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of the season.
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Smoked Rack of Lamb

Impress your guests with this flavorful smoked rack of lamb or lamb chops recipe that combines the rich taste of lamb with wine, fresh herbs, and shallot, along with the magic of smoke. Pair it with some delicious side dishes to make it the perfect meal for any occasion!
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Shrimp Spinach Sunny Side Up Omelette

A shrimp omelette recipe makes an unusual change from the more typical ham and cheese or mushroom varieties. This seafood omelette with eggs on top is perfect for egg fans who want to try something different.
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Italian Rice Salad – Insalata di Riso

This colourful, flavourful Italian rice salad is perfect for a picnic, potluck, summer BBQ, or as a versatile side dish for a simple lunch or dinner. Every mouthful of this Mediterranean brown rice salad is bursting with fresh ingredients such as tasty salad vegetables.
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Seafood Paella with Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo

Traditional Spanish paella is a must-have when visiting Spain. This is a flavourful seafood paella with mussels, shrimp and chorizo. This is an easy seafood paella recipe that even a novice can make with success.
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One Pot Pasta with Mediterranean Meatballs

This Mediterranean spaghetti and meatballs is a quick dinner that is always well-loved by all. You will also enjoy this one pot Mediterranean pasta as leftovers the next day….if by chance there is any left!
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad is a cinch to make and it’s packed with flavor. Using lots of herbs really fills it with seasonal goodness.
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Greek Quinoa Salad

Packed with plant-based protein this Greek quinoa salad will keep your energy levels high all day. Make a big batch and pack it in containers for meals throughout the week.
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Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad

Embrace zucchini season with this healthy Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad. It’s fresh and full of flavor with a light Greek dressing.
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Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers

Air fryer shrimp skewers are so good! Lightly seasoned and tossed in the air fryer for a quick and easy snack, salad topper, or easy appetizer. If you’re looking for a quick dish, this is it!
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Lemon Garlic Recipe for Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

Let’s dive right into a recipe for crock pot chicken thighs you will come to love. Loaded with lemon, garlic, and butter, this is one stand-out weeknight meal.
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Easy Lemon Feta Mediterranean Potatoes

These easy lemon feta Mediterranean potatoes are full on flavor from lemon, herbs, and feta. They are the perfect simple potatoes side dish to go with so many delicious entrees.
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Mediterranean Eggplant Salad

This Mediterranean eggplant salad is the perfect side dish for summer. With the nice addition of heirloom tomatoes, ricotta, fresh herbs, and a touch of crunchiness from the toasted pine nuts.
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Pasta Peperonata

Pasta peperonata is an Italian summer classic. This recipe features a flavored tomato sauce made with sweet bell peppers and other mediterranean favorites like olives and capers. Definitely something to try and enjoy any weeknight dinner.
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Pesto Rice Salad With Tuna

Pesto rice salad is a refreshing Mediterranean dish perfect to make ahead and enjoy on one of those lazy warm days. This salad is a perfect weeknight light meal or a side for your favorite mains. It is easy, quick, and so flavorful!
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Moroccan Shakshuka With Perfect Runny Yolks

Moroccan poached eggs in a spicy tomato base, with parsley, avocados and crumbly cheese, along with perfectly runny eggs on top. Cut into runny yolks for a perfect brunch!
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Black Bean Salad

This black bean salad has a cilantro lime dressing, and is a nutritious, vegan and gluten-free salad that’s ready in 10 minutes, making it a perfect lunch or side!
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Pasta E Piselli (Pasta With Peas)

Pasta e piselli is a classic Italian pasta dish made with peas and Pecorino cheese. It is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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The Best Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush is a way of rediscovering eggplants. Baba Ganoush is similar to hummus but lighter and creamier. You can serve it as a dip or as a condiment with all kinds of dishes.
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Spanish Gazpacho

This simple and delicious fresh tomato soup is rich in nutrients. As well as the vitamins and minerals, it offers a wealth of fresh flavors, and makes a refreshing cold soup or beverage.
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Vegetarian Paella

The perfect Sunday family meal, this vegetarian paella is a recipe to prepare and enjoy with your loved ones. Packed with Spanish flavors and lovely vegetables, thisdish will make your Sunday meal extra special.
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Artichoke Heart Hummus

This artichoke heart hummus is the perfect veggie dip. Artichoke hearts are a wonderful component in this usual hummus recipe, offering a fresh and distinctive flavor.
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Baked Mediterranean Fish Recipe

This easy Mediterranean baked fish recipe may sound fancy, but it’s easy enough for weeknight dinners and perfect for entertaining. The Mediterranean-inspired topping of tomatoes, capers, and olives which imparts delicious flavor on a mild white fish like cod or tilapia and also look beautiful.
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Mediterranean Charcuterie Board

If you are looking for a simple yet impressive way to entertain guests, or just put out an awesome snack board dinner, this Mediterranean charcuterie board is the perfect option. Serve this spread as an appetizer, light meal, or the ultimate afternoon snack.
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Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad recipe has everything we love in a pasta salad – chewy pasta, a homemade vinaigrette dressing, crunch and color with veggies, and loads of flavorful and salty bites with olives, cheese, and salami. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and makes for a delicious side dish.
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Juicy Greek Lamb Meatballs

This Greek lamb meatballs recipe is easy and the meatballs turn out perfectly juicy every time. You can serve these lamb meatballs in so many ways – keep it simple and serve the lamb meatballs with tzatziki sauce, rice, and a simple tomato salad drizzled with olive oil or a dollop of Greek yogurt OR put a Mediterranean spread with hummus, whipped lemon feta, olives, Greek cucumber salad, and air fryer pita chips.
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Grilled Zucchini and Corn Salad

Use fresh corn, zucchini, tomatoes and onions to make this side. It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. Serve with grilled meats for a delicious summer side dish.
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Greek Chickpea Salad with Feta

This Mediterranean or Greek appetizer platter is not only easy to pull together, but it’s also incredibly delicious and a great way to serve Greek finger foods.
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Greek Mezze Platter

Greek orzo salad is a great salad dish that works at any time of the year. But it definitely has that summer look to it! Filled with tasty ingredients, it is a simple recipe to make and is perfect for picnics and BBQs.
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Greek Orzo Salad

Greek orzo salad is a great salad dish that works at any time of the year. But it definitely has that summer look to it! Filled with tasty ingredients, it is a simple recipe to make and is perfect for picnics and BBQs.
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Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant

This easy vegan stuffed eggplant recipe features roasted eggplant halves filled with delicious Mediterranean stuffing. It’s also dairy-free and gluten-free!
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Quick Spicy Feta Dip (Tirokafteri)

This spicy feta dip, based on the wonderful Greek dish of tirokafteri (also called ktipiti), is a great vegetarian dip. Just a handful of ingredients a food processor and moments later wow– thick, luscious, creamy, spicy goodness.
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Epic Falafel Platter (And How To Style It)

This is an epic falafel platter that is perfect for vegetarian entertaining or just an enjoyable dinner. It feeds 6-8 but I’ll give smaller amounts below and can be dressed up or down, with homemade components or store-bought to save time.
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Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad

This Mediterranean white bean salad is fresh, bright, light, vegetarian (or easily made vegan), and comes together in minutes. A healthy one-bowl filling recipe, perfect as a side or to bring to barbecues!
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Mediterranean Bean Salad

This Mediterranean white bean salad is fresh, bright, light, vegetarian (or easily made vegan), and comes together in minutes. A healthy one-bowl filling recipe, perfect as a side or to bring to barbecues!
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Beef Kofta With Greek Yogurt Sauce

Make a Mediterranean-inspired meal that the whole family will love! This beef kofta with Greek yogurt sauce comes together in just 35 minutes using simple ingredients combined with savory spices. A wonderful recipe for gatherings, meal prep, or even a quick and simple weekday dinner.
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