This list of Mediterranean diet recipes features healthy, delicious, and satisfying dishes that are easy to make and serve. All of these recipes are straight from my kitchen.
I’ve created this collection of dinner, breakfast and even desserts that are suitable for anyone looking for ways to have healthier choices in their diet. Get inspired and start enjoying some of these Mediterranean dishes right away!
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Easy Chicken Piccata
Enjoy this pan seared chicken recipe using thin chicken breasts cooked with white wine and a touch of lemon juice. It's super simple and a Mediterranean classic recipe.
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Tortellini in Brodo (Broth) Soup
This brothy soup is so nourishing, especially during the colder months. It's a great way to enjoy tortellini pasta, especially when you don't want to use a traditional Italian tomato sauce.
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Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats Vegetarian-Style
For an easy side dish, these stuffed zucchini boats are topped with veggies – not meat required. Even kids will love this healthy dish!
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Pasta all’arrabbiata
Enjoy your pasta with this spicy red sauce. Make it as hot or as mild as you want, but it's ready in just about 30 minutes!
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Pasta with Spinach and Cannellini Beans Recipe
Use this simple pasta dish for a quick dinner for the family. It's full of wonderful flavors and is super healthy.
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Limoncello
For a real treat, try making your own limoncello right at home. In this post, I walk you through the process step by step. This is a family recipe straight from Sicily.
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Almond Ricotta Cake
This Italian dessert is enjoyed all around the Mediterranean region. Take it to any party and they won't believe you made it! My recipe cuts down on the sugar, making a healthier alternative.
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Antipasto Salad Recipe
Full of protein, this antipasto salad is enjoyed from Greece to Italy to Spain and yes France! I love this Mediterranean diet salad so much – it's not only delicious but so easy to assemble and serve!
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Pasta Alfredo con Pollo (Chicken)
True alfredo is not a thick cream sauce, instead it's a delicate sauce that clings to the pasta. The Mediterranean diet doesn't use loads of fatty cream sauces, instead we use just enough to get the flavors we enjoy. For this recipe we add in some chicken pieces for some extra protein.
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Chicken with Green Olives
Nothings shouts Mediterranean like olives! In this recipe I use olives as a way to flavor juicy chicken breasts. It's a combination made in heaven! One of my personal favorites. 🙂
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Farro Stuffed Peppers
For a delicious hearty vegetable filled recipe, check out this stuffed peppers recipe. These peppers are filled with farro – an ancient Italian grain still popular today. By swapping the beef and sausage for a healthier Mediterranean dish!
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Roasted Cauliflower with Romano Cheese
Who knew cauliflower could taste so amazing? My own mother tried this recipe and was shocked at how much she enjoyed it. The Italian cheese combined with the cauliflower pieces are wonderfully flavorful! Use as a side dish.
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Pasta with Zucchini and Broccoli
For this recipe we combine zucchini and broccoli, cooked over the stove, combined with fresh pasta. Add in your Mediterranean seasonings and it's a healthy dish everyone will enjoy for dinner.
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Easy Italian Chicken Cutlets Recipe
Chicken cutlets are simple to make and can be enjoyed with some Italian pasta, or as a topping for a big Greek salad! This recipe is from my Sicilian mother-in-law and it's a true classic.
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Sauteed Beet Leaves
If you're looking for a healthy side dish, try these beet leaves sauteed in olive olive and garlic. It's one of the few ways I actually enjoy beat leaves anytime of year!
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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
If you want something new to put on your pasta, try making a roasted red pepper sauce. It's not only quick and easy, but tastes so good! All regions in the Mediterranean find ways to use roasted red pepper in their dishes. I like to use jarred red peppers for convenience and speed!
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Recipe for Italian Breaded Chicken Breasts
This recipe is from my husband's side of the family who is also from Italy. It's a simple chicken breast recipe that is absolutely delicious. Serve with pasta, salad, or in a ciabatta sandwich!
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How to Make Easy Chicken Soup
This recipe for chicken soup is simple to make and uses common herbs and ingredients found in Mediterranean cooking.
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Stracciatella alla Romana (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
Stracciatella is an Italian version of egg drop soup- and yes it really is from Italy! If you've never had stracciatella, you should really give it a try.
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Pasta and Peas Recipe
Pasta and peas is a classic recipe that I've been making for many years. It's actually the reason that I now enjoy eating peas with my dinner. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Classic Pesto Genovese
Pesto Genovese is a traditional recipe originating from Italy, but is enjoyed in so many Mediterranean recipes. Use it on fresh bread, chicken, pasta, pizza, or even fish!
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Green Salad
Although I like to attribute this Italian green salad as specific to Italy, it's probably enjoyed in all parts of the Mediterranean. It's a simple green salad that with a few secret tips goes from boring to wow!
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Arugula Pizza
Everyone loves pizza, right? Arugula is a popular peppery herb grown all over the Mediterranean, so it's no surprise we've found a way to incorporate it onto our pizzas. This recipe is one that I love to make! I hope you try it.
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Spinach Frittata
Frittatas are popular in Italy, but they are also commonly used in much of Mediterranean cuisine. They are similar to an American omelet, but thinner and well… in my opinion tastier. This is one of my favorite versions, as the spinach makes it heartier and perfect for a nice Sunday brunch.
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Italian Sauteed Cabbage
This recipe is from my Zia Assunta, and couldn't be easier to make. I find that using Greek oregano (vs Italian oregano), is a big influencer in the flavor. The Greek variety is spicier and provides a stronger flavor that really helps balance out the cabbage.
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Asparagus Pasta with Lemon
Asparagus and lemons are both grown all over Mediterranean countryside. The two make a great culinary combo, especially when paired with pasta. Check out my delicious recipe and how I like to make this dish.
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Shrimp and Spaghetti
Seafood mixed with pasta is very common along the shores of the Mediterranean, but not as much in the Northern parts of the region. This recipe is from my Italian sister-in-law and I couldn't believe how easy it was to make the first time I had it many years ago.
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Chicken Rolled with Spinach and Cheese
Enjoy this dinner of chicken breasts rolled with spinach and cheese and topped with your favorite pasta sauce. Delicious and easy to make!
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