55 Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Every Meal
55 delicious Mediterranean diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more. Simple, nourishing, and gluten-free.
If you want tasty Mediterranean diet recipes in one spot, youāre in the right place. As a dietitian, I know that no single diet works for everyone, but the Mediterranean diet is a great starting point.
On a personal note, it’s the dietary style I gravitate towards the most, especially living here in San Diego, where so many Mediterranean diet staples grow freely. If you ever need fresh rosemary straight from the garden, I’m your gal!
This collection includes 55 of my favorite Mediterranean diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Youāll also find easy and vegetarian options. And desserts too! Some of these recipes are what I would consider Mediterranean fusion. All the recipes are gluten-free, and many are vegetarian or plant-forward, so everyone can enjoy them.
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Jump to any section or just scroll through the list. No matter where you start, youāll find something tasty to try today!
Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Before sharing all the recipes with you, I want to highlight a few of my favorite easy Mediterranean diet recipes-it’s a delicious place to start!
- Easiest Ever Chickpea Salad–the recipe that gets devoured at every potluck.
- High Protein Avocado Toast–topped with rosemary mushroom lentils-so good!
- Creamy Tomato Soup–make it with dry-farmed tomatoes and you’ll be hooked.
- Crispy Baked Polenta Fries–enough said!
- Spiced Apricot Bites–my favorite hiking snack.
Mediterranean Diet Recipes – All the Rest!
Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes
Start your day the Mediterranean way, with breakfasts that are easy to make and full of good stuff!
- Cantaloupe Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
- Chia Chocolate Overnight Oats & Strawberry Sauce
- Easy Vegetable Frittata
- Chai Spiced Muesli with Almonds & Pumpkin Seeds
- Savory Chickpea Yogurt Parfait
- Bruschetta Baked Eggs
- Egg Muffins with Veggies & Feta Cheese
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Power Bowl
- Sweet Potato Hash with Feta & Eggs
Salads & Lunch Ideas
This collection of Mediterranean diet lunch recipes features some of my favorite salads. Perfect for dinners too!
- Quinoa Arugula Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts
- Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
- Beet Apple Walnut Salad
- Beet, Walnut, Goat Cheese Salad
- Rice Salad with Pomegranate, Feta, & Pine Nuts
- Greek Style Panzanella Salad
- Spinach, Mozzarella, Tomato, Chickpea Salad
- Easy Kale Lentil Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
- Mediterranean Style Healthy Grain Bowl
- Hummus Veggie Wrap
- Roasted Potato Salad Nicoise
Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes
From “breakfast for dinner” to sheet pan and one skillet meals, you’ll love these Mediterranean diet-inspired mains.
- The Best Chickpea Shakshuka Recipe
- Eggplant & Pepper Cheddar Cheese Pizza
- Easy Sheet Pan Cauliflower Gnocchi
- One Skillet Chicken & Peas with Fresh Herbs
- Easy Air Fryer Falafel + Tzatziki
- Miso Maple Salmon Nicoise Salad
- Gluten Free Pasta with Crispy Chickpeas
- Goat Cheese Pizza with Spinach and Mushrooms
- Refreshing Halibut Ceviche Recipe
Soups
Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Easy soup recipes loaded with Mediterranean flavors.
Mediterranean Diet Side Dishes
Round out any meal with one of these simple, flavorful sides.
- Sweet Potato Fries with Feta & Greek Herbs
- Mediterranean Style Healthy “Loaded” Fries
- Spicy Kale & Swiss Chard Saute
- Steamed Carrots with Feta & Pine Nuts
- Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Lemon Pesto
Mediterranean Diet Snacks & Appetizers
Whether you’re hosting a party or need a small bite, these Med diet snacks and appetizers have you covered!
- Pumpkin Pesto Goat Cheese Crostini
- Creamy Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
- Quick and Easy Lentil Feta Bruschetta
- Smoked Pumpkin Hummus
- Mushroom Sausage Polenta Bruschetta
Desserts
Yes, you can enjoy the Mediterranean diet and your dessert too!
- Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bites
- Chocolate Lemon Energy Bites
- Baklava Butter
- Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Mediterranean Diet Drinks & Smoothies
While plain or sparkling water is a great choice, sometimes you want something a little more festive to drink!
And that’s a wrap on all 55! I hope you found some new favorite Mediterranean diet recipes to make. And remember, if you want to go deeper into the Mediterranean diet itself, including the health benefits, and a full 7-day plan with a shopping list already created for you, get it here: Free 7-day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan + Shopping List!
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Thank you for sharing some amazing recipes. I am always in search of good gluten-free recipes which are simple and tasty.
I love the round up of great recipes for this – it makes it so much easier to have one page to come back to again, and again! Thanks!
Thanks so much ! I’m so glad you stopped by and hope you find lots of good recipes to try!
That first image is utterly gorgeous. I feel healthy just looking at it. What a phenomenal round up of delicious healthy tempting recipes.
What a fantastic idea! I can’t WAIT to try this! I absolutely love Mediterranean food. This is perfect for me. thank you.
This is such a helpful post! I’ve always heard that eating a Mediterranean diet is such a good way to go. I’m really curious in trying it!
I just love the Mediterranean way of life. I spent many years in France and I love the way that every meal is celebrated and long table lunches are so common.
What a great round up of dishes. So many great new recipes to try š
I am one happy camper right now! I have to eat gluten-free and I love the Mediterranean style diet. Having all of these recipes in one place is amazing!
What a great resource! I am a big fan of foods that would be considered part of the Mediterranean diet but bread and other gluten can often be in there, so nice to have lots of options if you are trying to avoid gluten (or even if you are not!)
I absolutely love Mediterranean food and think the lifestyle is just the perfect balance of good food, healthy amounts of physical activity, and dining in a relaxed and casual way with loved ones. Don’t tell my hubby, but I think I would be willing to move from NY to anywhere in the Mediterranean š Thanks for including my sheet pan salmon recipe in this amazing, delicious and healthy roundup!
I agree~the Mediterranean lifestyle is definitely one to aspire too! I won’t say a word to your hubby-ha,ha š Thanks so much for sharing your sheet pan salmon recipe~it looks amazing!
I will definitely be pinning a few of these recipes to try. Thanks for including my amaretti cookies ā„ I am off to share. Have a great week-end !
You’re most welcome Maria! Your amaretti cookies look divine~I can’t wait to make them!
Of course I’m LOVING this round up!!! Where to start – may as well start with the first breakfast recipe – your cantaloupe breakfast bowl! (And those falafel waffles look yummy too.)
Hi Deanna! As always, I wish we could share one of these meals together š I want to make those falafel waffles too! Have a wonderful Memorial weekend!