If you’d like a little more Mediterranean in your life, start adding more whole and plant based foods to your diet, move more and incorporate Mediterranean-inspired recipes like these from Oldways into your weekly menu at home:
- Beet Tzatziki – This recipe swaps in vibrant beets for traditional cucumbers in this sauce. Add it to sandwiches and salads or use it as a dip for fresh veggies.
- Chickpea Spinach Pasta Salad – This quick and budget-friendly recipe can be enjoyed warm or made ahead and served chilled. Chickpeas are a tasty option for vegetarian protein.
- Chopped Romaine and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing – Crisp, cool and flavorful, this salad makes the most of fresh herbs for a delicious and veggie-rich choice.
- Crete’s Cracked Wheat Bread – Yes, you can enjoy bread again! This classic recipe is made with whole wheat flour and cracked wheat for a delicious whole-grain side. How will you dress it up?
- Crete’s Mixed Greens and Tomatoes with Black-Eyed Peas – It’s the International Year of the Pulse and this salad is a great way to celebrate. Smoky black-eyed peas are paired with juicy ripe tomatoes, your favorite garden greens and flavorful herbs and spices for a bright dish loaded with nutrients.
- Milo Salad with Oregano, Feta Cheese, and Cucumbers – This whole grain dish is brought to life with classic Mediterranean ingredients. The cucumber, feta, lemon and more are sure to make your taste buds water.
- Orzo with Feta, Olives, Tomatoes, and Dill – This is the recipe for cooks that prefer not to use a recipe. Combine the ingredients and pair with greens for a simple summer meal.
- Skewers of Marinated Crete Spring Lamb with Artichokes and Lemons – While the Mediterranean Diet is known for its heavy focus on plants, it is also spiced up with the occasional meat dish like this. These skewers are a natural for the grill.
- Spicy Salmon – Seafood is a big component of the Mediterranean Diet. This marinade can be used on any fish to add rich flavor. Pair your salmon with veggies, whole grains and maybe even a glass of wine like the locals do to round out the meal.
- Wild Rice and Lentil Salad – Rice and lentils are a natural fit for flavor and nutrition. Using your favorite seasonal vegetables can help personalize the recipe and take it from cool spring days to hot summer nights.