10 Mediterranean Recipes to Add to Your Weekly Rotation
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Mediterranean cooking is the style I keep coming back to week after week, not because I am following any particular rules, but because the food just tastes good and I always feel great after eating it. Fresh herbs, good olive oil, lean proteins, and lots of vegetables that actually make dinner feel like something to look forward to. These ten recipes are the ones I genuinely rotate through on a regular basis, and I think once you try them, you will too.
Mediterranean Bowls
Couscous, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper topped with creamy hummus and tzatziki. No cooking required beyond the couscous, and it comes together in about 15 minutes. One of the most popular recipes on the blog for good reason. Full Recipe: Mediterranean Buddha Bowls
Greek Chicken Salad
Juicy marinated Greek chicken over crisp romaine with cucumbers, olives, and a creamy feta dressing. Hearty enough to be a complete dinner and fresh enough to feel like a treat on a busy weeknight. Full Recipe: Greek Chicken Salad
Farro Bowls
Chewy farro, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, olives, feta, and a bright lemony dressing, finished with a generous spoonful of hummus. Ann explicitly describes these as falling right into the same Mediterranean happy place as her most-loved bowls, and they absolutely do. Full Recipe: Farro Bowls
Greek Spaghetti
Fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives, and garlic sauteed together and tossed with spaghetti, then finished with crumbled feta and basil. A 15-minute Mediterranean weeknight pasta that Ann says she craves regularly, and it is easy to see why. Full Recipe: Greek Spaghetti
Halloumi Pasta
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Golden cubes of pan-fried halloumi, sweet roasted vegetables, and a swirl of fresh basil pesto tossed through pasta. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that Ann created specifically for Mediterranean Diet month and has been making on repeat ever since. Full Recipe: Halloumi Pasta
Red Pepper Carrot Soup with Couscous
Bright, naturally sweet, and gently warming with a touch of harissa. The couscous swirl makes it substantial enough to stand on its own as a full dinner, and it reheats beautifully all week long. Full Recipe: Red Pepper Carrot Soup with Couscous
Greek Chicken Bites
Marinated chicken pieces seared until golden and packed with lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean herb flavor. Serve over rice, tuck into a pita, or pair with a salad for a fast, versatile weeknight dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. Full Recipe: Greek Chicken Bites
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Couscous
Bell peppers filled with fluffy couscous, black-eyed peas, zucchini, and classic Greek spices, topped with salty feta and baked until tender. A complete, colorful, vegetarian dinner that works just as well as a main as it does a side. Full Recipe: Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Couscous
Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad
Cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, pomegranate seeds, and creamy feta tossed through tender couscous with a zippy lemon dressing. Ann calls it possibly the most versatile recipe on the entire site, and it works equally well as a light dinner, a side, or a make-ahead lunch. Full Recipe: Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad
Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls
Flaky roasted salmon over fluffy quinoa with fresh toppings and a zesty lime chili dressing. A complete, nourishing Mediterranean-inspired dinner that comes together in 30 minutes and feels a little special without requiring much effort at all. Full Recipe: Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls
