{"id":486846,"date":"2026-02-20T04:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/486846\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T04:25:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:25:23","slug":"23-easy-mediterranean-diet-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/486846\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

1Watermelon-Feta Salad\"watermelonPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE<\/p>\n

The MVP of summer fruit, sweet and juicy watermelon<\/a> is perfectly refreshing all on its own. But by simply adding cucumbers, mint, red onion, and tangy feta with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil + red wine vinegar), you’ve got yourself a mean summer salad<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Get the Watermelon-Feta Salad recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

2Homemade Hummus\"hummus\"PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE<\/p>\n

Made from blending chickpeas<\/a>, tahini, and a few other simple ingredients in a food processor, hummus is the easiest last-minute appetizer<\/a> or satisfying snack to throw together. After multiple rounds of testing, we found our favorite hack for making a creamy and smooth hummus with a rich and nutty sesame flavor from scratch\u2014no chickpea soaking required!<\/p>\n

Get the Homemade Hummus recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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3One-Pan Summer Vegetable Rag\u00fa\"mixedPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON<\/p>\n

Take a flavorful trip to the Mediterranean<\/a> with this easy oven-roasted stew<\/a> that brings to mind cozy (yes, cozy) summer<\/a> days. Zucchini<\/a>, summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and onions create a tender and jammy medley, complemented by the subtly tart and slightly sweet Aleppo pepper. The oven-roasting method makes it more hands-off, resulting in a soft, stewy blend with minimal effort.<\/p>\n

Get the One-Pan Summer Vegetable Rag\u00fa recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

4Mussels with Tomatoes & Garlic\"musselsPHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON<\/p>\n

No vacation this year? No worries\u2014this dish will transport you straight to the Mediterranean seaside. If you’re not a mussels fan, then I can guarantee you’ve never had them cooked in a garlicky white wine and tomato sauce. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a date night<\/a> or dinner party-worthy seafood dinner<\/a> that will impress everyone you serve it to.<\/p>\n

Get the Mussels with Tomatoes & Garlic recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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5Best Greek Salad\"greekPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE<\/p>\n

Filled with fresh veggies, tangy feta, and a simple dressing made of ingredients you might already have in your fridge, this bright salad is one you\u2019ll turn to all spring<\/a> and summer<\/a> long. Best part? This Mediterranean<\/a> recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare, making it a perfect last-minute addition to bring to a potluck.<\/p>\n

Get the Best Greek Salad recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6Summer Salmon Skillet\"salmonPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISON<\/p>\n

To make this low-lift, 25-minute dinner main, salmon fillets are dusted with cumin and paprika, rubbed with spicy harissa paste, and roasted alongside cherry tomatoes, shallots, and garlic, then topped with fresh dill and creamy feta<\/a>. This is the perfect protein to pair with a tray of crispy roasted potatoes<\/a>, rice pilaf, or golden girl salad<\/a> and your favorite glass of buttery white wine.<\/p>\n

Get the Summer Salmon Skillet recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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7Baba Ghanoush\"babaPHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE<\/p>\n

Rich, smoky baba ghanoush is a staple dip<\/a> throughout the Levant. Made from char-grilled or oven-roasted eggplant<\/a> mixed with lemon juice, garlic, tahini, and olive oil, this flavor-packed dip has a complexity that many spreads can only envy. <\/p>\n

Get the Baba Ghanoush recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

8Zucchini Salad\"zucchiniPHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a surprisingly low-lift vegetable salad, then raw zucchini<\/a> is the squash to turn to. Salted zucchini ribbons transform into tender noodles<\/a> that get dressed with a minty creamy feta vinaigrette and tossed with toasted pignoli nuts. Our little secret is making feta<\/a> part of the vinaigrette so you\u2019re left with a briny, punchy dressing sweetened with honey.<\/p>\n

Get the Zucchini Salad recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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9Mediterranean Chicken\"mediterraneanPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS10Summer Couscous Salad\"summerPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE<\/p>\n

A summer salad<\/a> should be simple with minimal effort, allowing the summer produce to really shine. This couscous salad does just that. The only cooking required is bringing a pot of water to a boil, which is arguably not cooking at all. The rest is chopping up some fresh veggies and calling it a day! Serve this with oven-baked salmon<\/a> for a feel-good dinner that is so satisfyingly simple.<\/p>\n

Get the Summer Couscous Salad recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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11Roasted Tomatoes\"roastedPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM<\/p>\n

These ultra-juicy roasted cherry tomatoes create their own sauce as they roast, an irresistible mixture of tomato juice and olive oil that\u2019s every bit as good as the *actual* tomatoes. Don\u2019t waste a drop\u2013toss the entire tray into some freshly boiled pasta<\/a>, spoon them over ricotta<\/a> toasts for an A+ appetizer, or eat them straight up because they\u2019re sweet and delicious. \ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n

Get the Roasted Tomatoes recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

12Feta, Spinach & Tomato Stuffed Salmon\"roastedPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON<\/p>\n

Oven-roasted salmon<\/a> is already delicious on its own, but adding a filling made of briny feta cheese, earthy cooked spinach, and savory-sweet cherry tomatoes will take your favorite fish up a few notches. To finish it off, the salmon gets topped with a mix of scallions, crushed red pepper, and yep\u2014extra feta. Make this a full meal with a side of crispy roasted potatoes or wild rice!<\/p>\n

Get the Feta, Spinach & Tomato Stuffed Salmon recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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13Cucumber Salad\"aPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE<\/p>\n

Cucumber<\/a> salad is a spring and summer picnic<\/a> staple, and for good reason: When tossed in a bright vinegar<\/a>-based dressing and packed with thinly sliced onions, cukes can withstand warm temperatures and sit out at a sunny outdoor gathering for hours.<\/p>\n

Get the Cucumber Salad recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

14Zuppa Di Pesce\"zuppaPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON<\/p>\n

For our staple version of this Italian classic, we went heavy on the mussels as well as clams, colossal (or jumbo if you can\u2019t find) shrimp, and cuttlefish (remember, this is where calamari rings come from). If you\u2019re looking for a shellfish extravaganza to impress family, then boil up a pot of linguine<\/a> and toast some crostini<\/a> for one of the best-ever seafood-driven dinners.<\/p>\n

Get the Zuppa Di Pesce recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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15Watermelon Gazpacho\"watermelonPHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE<\/p>\n

Though we’ll always love a classic, tomato-based gazpacho<\/a>, the addition of watermelon<\/a> gives the soup a delicious subtle sweetness we can’t get enough of. Full of juicy, bright fruits and veggies, this no-cook soup is equal parts satisfying and refreshing.<\/p>\n

Get the Watermelon Gazpacho recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

16Greek Chicken\"chickenPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a simple\u2014but super-satisfying\u2014way to switch up your weeknight chicken dinner<\/a> rotation, this is it. All it takes is a few basic ingredients (that you most likely already have on hand) to transform chicken thighs<\/a> into an herby, garlicky dream.<\/p>\n

Get the Greek Chicken recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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17Burrata Salad\"burrataPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON<\/p>\n

Think of burrata salad as Caprese salad’s<\/a> fancy cousin. Peak-summer tomatoes are topped with luscious burrata<\/a> (think a shell of mozzarella<\/a> filled with a soft, creamy filling) and garnished with a shower of peppery basil leaves and savory chives. \ud83d\ude0d<\/p>\n

Get the Burrata Salad recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

18One-Pan Tuna Pasta\"oneAndrew bui <\/p>\n

Using canned or jarred tuna in pasta is a cheap and delicious way to add some protein to a meal. Italians do it with pasta al tonno, and Americans do it (in our own way) with tuna noodle casserole<\/a>. This recipe is a bit of a riff on pasta puttanesca<\/a>, using familiar ingredients such as capers, anchovies, and olives.<\/p>\n

Get the One-Pan Tuna Pasta recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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19Greek Power Bowls\"bowlsPHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON<\/p>\n

This grain bowl<\/a> is not only packed with protein<\/a>, but it\u2019s endlessly versatile. It starts with a brown rice or quinoa base, then layers in chicken<\/a> breasts, Greek-inspired fresh veggies, feta, and a simple, fresh dressing that ties everything together. It comes together in 25 minutes, meaning you can have a healthy lunch<\/a> or easy dinner in less than half an hour.<\/p>\n

Get the Greek Power Bowls recipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n

20Zucchini Soup\"zucchiniAdelisa Selimba\u0161i\u0107<\/p>\n

Traditionally zucchini soup has been made one of two ways: either cooked to death or pureed raw. This recipe combines the best of both approaches, starting with saut\u00e9ing garlic, then adding in raw zucchini, which blends into a velvety soup.<\/p>\n

Get the Zucchini Soup recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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