21 Authentic Mediterranean Recipes That Make Healthy Eating Delicious
The Mediterranean diet is loved for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and health benefits, and these 21 authentic recipes bring all that straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re craving a light seafood dish or a hearty vegetarian meal, these recipes prove that eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. Get ready to enjoy the best of the Mediterranean with dishes that are as nourishing as they are delicious!
Malfouf Salad
This refreshing and crunchy Malfouf salad is a Lebanese cabbage salad with mint and parsley, mixed with a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing. This light and refreshing slaw is a popular choice for barbecues, potlucks and picnics, as well as Middle Eastern feasts.
Mediterranean Eggplant Salad
Mediterranean Eggplant Salad mixes grilled eggplant with fresh tomatoes, mint, parsley, green onion, bell pepper and tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar and crushed red pepper. This is the perfect side salad for a summer BBQ or to pair with grilled chicken or fish.
Chickpea Kale Greek Salad
Tomatoes, Feta, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes pluskale and chickpeas? It’s everything you want in a Greek salad but with kale! This Chickpea Kale Greek Salad is a heartier, healthier Greek salad!
Mediterranean Lobster Ravioli
You may be accustomed to seeing a creamy sauce paired with lobster ravioli, but I decided on a much lighter sauce to let the flavor of the lobster meat shine. Similar to a garlic butter sauce, but with a few simple additions, this sauce is the perfect complement to lobster ravioli.
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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
We love sheet pan dinners in our house. I love the convenience of making them and my family enjoys these types of dinners. One of our favorites is this Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies.
Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad
This 7-ingredient Tuscan white bean salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, white beans, and basil, takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and can be enjoyed as a Summery appetizer, side, or light main!
Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce
You’ll love this rich, creamy and comforting ravioli with mushroom sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner while also being special enough for date night at home. Made with mushrooms, your favourite ravioli, heavy cream, white wine and parmesan cheese.
Loukoumades: Greek and Cypriot Honey Donuts Recipe
Loukoumades are a delightful dessert from Cyprus and Greece. They are fried donuts coated in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.
Grilled Halloumi from Cyprus
Halloumi is a hearty, squeaky cheese from Cyprus that is absolutely scrumptious when grilled up. All you need to make this recipe is just some halloumi from your local grocery store! Be prepared for a delicious and easy treat.
Traditional Greek Marinade
This versatile Greek Marinade is loaded with authentic Mediterranean flavors like garlic, lemon, oregano, and olive oil. The greek yogurt base keeps things extra moist and juicy on the grill. Use this for grilled chicken, grilled pork, grilled lamb, grilled fish, or grilled veggies!
Classic Moussaka Recipe from Greece
This Classic Moussaka Recipe is a rich, meaty casserole made up of eggplant, potatoes, meat sauce and topped with creamy bechamel sauce. It’s the perfect Greek comfort food dish!
Fried Feta Cheese with Phyllo Dough and Honey
This 5-Minute appetizer is the BEST way to enjoy a quick taste of Greece! This feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough, cooked in olive oil, and then drizzled with honey and sesame seeds will impress anyone you serve it to. Enjoy it with pita chips, tomatoes, or even by itself.
Kibbeh Nayeh (Raw Kibbeh) from Lebanon
Kibbeh Nayeh is a Lebanese dish made with raw beef and served with pitas on special occasions. It’s a simple, traditional dish to make that is absolutely delicious!
Custard Cake Recipe (Kremsnita Cake from Croatia)
This Custard Cake, also called Kremsnita Cake in Croatia, is a beautiful cake made with layers of puff pastry, custard, and whipped cream. It is light, airy, and creamy. This is perfect for celebrating any occasion!
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Toum is a thick and flavorful garlic sauce perfect for spreading, dipping, or using as a marinade. It requires just four ingredients and packs a powerful punch of flavor that garlic lovers will crave!
Tarator: Cold Cucumber Yogurt Soup from Bulgaria
Tarator is a cold soup made with yogurt and cucumbers. This Bulgarian and Albanian dish is perfect for a light meal in the heat of summertime and would be delicious with a slice of crusty bread!
Pan con Tomate (Tomato Bread from Spain & Andorra)
This simple Tapas recipe originated in Catalonia and Pan con Tomate is now popular in Andorra and Spain. Made by rubbing garlic, tomatoes, and olive oil on a loaf of crusty bread, you only need a few high quality ingredients to make an impressive recipe with lots of flavor.
Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
This bright and fresh lentil tabbouleh salad is full of authentic Mediterranean flavor. It’s a lovely side dish on a summer lunch table or even a main course with some flatbread to scoop it up with.
Mediterranean Green Goddess Dip
This Mediterranean Green Goddess Dip is a healthy twist to the classic recipe. I’ve replaced the typical mayo and sour cream with Greek yogurt and added few more herbs to the mix. This definitely bring the Green Goddess to a new flavor level:).
Shrimp And Polenta
This Shrimp and Polenta dish is the perfect seafood dinner recipe for the whole family. Shrimp is sauteed with garlic then cooked with a roasted tomato & thyme sauce. Serve the shrimp and sauce over creamy polenta made with two cheeses and garnish with your favorite herbs.
Authentic Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba Ghanoush is a creamy, delicious Mediterranean dip perfect as an appetizer, a spread, or on top of a fresh pita. The beautifully smoky and naturally creamy dip is easier to put together than you think and is sure to be loved by all!
