Mediterranean food is always a good idea. From coastal Italian flavors to dishes that are famous in the Grecian islands and everything in between, you’ll find a new (or old) favorite in this collection of our best Mediterranean recipes.
Greek Salad
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This Greek salad recipe is perfect for summer when tomatoes and cucumbers taste best. The dressing is nice and tangy, and when mixed with romaine and feta—this salad tastes incredible!” —Meesh
Greek Salad
Hummus
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This homemade hummus recipe is incredibly easy to make in minutes with canned chickpeas. Great with veggies or pita chips. Really it’s great with anything!” —Chelsey
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Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
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“Bold flavors and colors combine on one sheet pan for a simple yet impressive dinner. Bonus is the minimal cleanup!” —Soup Loving Nicole
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Mediterranean Salmon
“This Mediterranean-inspired salmon dish is full of fresh herby flavor thanks to a balsamic, basil, and cilantro marinade and basting sauce. Everyone I’ve made this for loves it!” —ARIEL101
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Lemony Mediterranean Chicken
“This lemony Mediterranean-style chicken is one of my favorite family recipes. I remember my mom would always make this when people would come over.” —joecraig
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Traditional Gyro Meat
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This delicious gyro meat is the closest I’ve come to emulating my favorite Mediterranean restaurant’s recipe. The Greek/Lebanese-style meatloaf is sliced and served with pita bread, tzatziki, and tomatoes. The preparation time seems long, but most of it is resting time, so you can be doing other things!” —The Dread Pirate Paramour
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Shakshuka
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“Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is a traditional Tunisian dish featuring poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, bell pepper, and garlic. It’s usually eaten for breakfast, but I think it makes a tasty lunch or dinner, served with lots of bread to mop up the sauce.” —Ben
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Quinoa Tabbouleh
“We love this quinoa tabbouleh on a hot summer day. Quinoa has a much nicer taste than bulgur and it’s gluten-free so everyone can enjoy this Middle Eastern salad. The longer you let the tabbouleh sit, the better it tastes.” —SYNEVA B
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Arayes (Lebanese Crispy Meat Stuffed Pita)
“Arayes (Lebanese crispy meat stuffed pitas) are a delicious marriage of spicy, aromatic meat filling with golden, crisp pan-fried pita. A tahini yogurt sauce is served alongside.” —Chef John
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Kim
“This creamy chicken and spinach pasta dish has lots of Italian flavor thanks to aged Asiago cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.” —Kim
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Greek-Style Potatoes
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“These Greek potatoes are moist, lemony, and simple to make for a delicious potato side dish. This recipe is the closest I can get to the real thing. It’s best to adjust the flavorings to your taste as you bake it — I sometimes add a little more lemon juice.” —Cathie
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Greek Chicken Pasta
“This pasta dish incorporates some of the flavors of Greece. It makes a wonderfully complete and satisfying meal. For extra flavor, toss in a few kalamata olives. Use whatever pasta you have or prefer.” —Lorna
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Branzino Mediterranean
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Branzino, also known as European sea bass, is a delicious white fish with a mild flavor. I like to cook them whole, stuffed with lemon wedges, fresh oregano, and rosemary before roasting them for an easy dinner full of Greek flavor.” —Christala
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Greek Chicken
“This Greek chicken recipe is great for summer grilling season! I serve it with sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic bread.” —Karen
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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This caprese salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil is drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and olive oil. Easy, impressive, and delicious!” —stefychefy
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Sicilian Anchovy Pasta
“This anchovy pasta is quick, easy and very tasty. If you love anchovies and pasta, this recipe is for you. Serve with crusty Italian bread, if desired.” —Simon
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Pasta alla Trapanese (Sicilian Tomato Pesto)
“I’m excited to share my version of pasta alla Trapanese, featuring Sicily’s amazing tomato pesto. I love the green Genovese-style pesto, but when super-sweet cherry tomatoes are in season, I really believe this is the best pesto.” —Chef John
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Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“For all of us that have to mess with it….. DON’T!!! It took all of my will power to not add a little of this or that. Namely garlic. This is hands down phenomenal made just as directed.” —The Cookie Girl
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Easy Spanakopita
“Great recipe, my first time making spanikopita and a huge success! Delicious, easy to assemble and look fantastic to serve!” —Dana Hickman
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Halloumi, Watermelon, and Mint Salad
“Halloumi cheese and fresh, juicy watermelon are a fantastic salty-sweet pair. In Cyprus, fresh halloumi slices are served with watermelon for breakfast or dessert, but I think frying the halloumi and adding mint increases the flavor and makes a delightful summer salad.” —cheesemite
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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino con Bottarga
“Muggine bottarga (cured mullet roe) is an ancient traditional food from the island of Sardinia in Italy. I have enjoyed this treat for so many years I just had to share it with you. A classic pasta dish from Italy becomes a specialty by adding bottarga to it. Enjoy!” —Buckwheat Queen
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Baklava
Dotdash Meredith Food Studio
“Baklava is a delicious Greek pastry dessert made up of layers of crispy phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and honey syrup that’s so easy to make. A Greek friend showed me how to make this fabulous recipe.” —Donna
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Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup
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“This is the traditional recipe made in Greek kitchens. The basic Avgolemono (broth and lemon) can be varied for other similar Greek recipes. Serve with bread. Bread bits can be dipped into the soup.” —dimitra
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Feta and Sardine Flatbread
“This feta and sardine flatbread is fresh, affordable, and Mediterranean-inspired. Using canned sardines, it’s on your table in under 30 minutes, and the recipe is easily adapted to suit your tastes.” —Nicole Russell
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Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
“Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant relish or appetizer that can be served hot or cold. Delicious on toasted crusty bread!” —rocks_67
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Galaktoboureko
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert featuring a custard in a crispy phyllo pastry shell. My mom got this recipe from a coworker and made it regularly when I was young. After all these years, it’s still a family favorite. I hope that everyone enjoys it as much as we do.” —GapGirl
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Mediterranean Kale
“Steamed kale is tossed in a bright and lemony dressing in this easy side dish. Delicious!” —Julia Phillips
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One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken
Soup Loving Nicole
“This recipe is for an easy one-pot Mediterranean chicken dinner — delicious and filling. Great when you need something a little different for families of four or more! Serve over penne pasta and if you’re feeling fancy, top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and fresh basil.” —Shawnee73
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Mediterranean Marinated Cheese
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This Mediterranean marinated cheese features slices of havarti alternating with slices of cream cheese in a festive olive and sundried tomato vinaigrette.” —Nicole McLaughlin
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Zuppa di Pesce e Frutti di Mare
“Easy yet tasty zuppa di pesce (fish soup) is made with the best fresh Mediterranean fish and seafood (frutti di mare). Use the remaining fish stock for a seafood risotto.” —Giulia
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Salad Niçoise
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“Niçoise salad is a delightful French salad featuring tuna, potatoes, tomatoes, fresh green beans, hard-boiled eggs, and olives on a bed of greens. A great summer meal that you can dress up with other garden vegetables like asparagus if you like!” —Bob Cody
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Turkish Chicken Kebabs
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This chicken kebab recipe uses a flavorful, yogurt-based marinade. I’d like to think that all the chicken coming off American grills this summer will be as tasty, juicy, and tender as these. Even inexperienced grillers can produce impressive results! It’s loosely based on a lamb marinade I’ve used for a long time.” —Chef John
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Kalamata Olive Tapenade
“A tasty olive tapenade with parsley, capers, lemon, and no anchovies.” —TERESITA79
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Moroccan Harira Soup
Chef John
“AMAZING and unique! My man is not a lentils or really even a chickpeas kind of guy—but these flavors are so bold and wonderful and this soup is so hearty and thick you couldn’t really even pinpoint what exactly you were eating—you just knew you wanted more!” —DREGINEK
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Bouillabaisse
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“Bouillabaisse is a delicious French seafood stew. This recipe uses mussels, shrimp, and sea bass, but you can use any fresh fish and shellfish you like. The broth, flavored with saffron, fennel, garlic, thyme, and orange zest is so delicious! Serve with thick toast topped with a spoonful of rouille for a spectacular meal.” —Mary Young
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