Say hello to the Mediterranean diet – a delicious and nutritious way of eating that's all about fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and wholesome meals. In this article, we're diving into the world of Mediterranean diet lunches, where every bite is a celebration of vibrant Mediterranean flavors. From colorful salads bursting with veggies to hearty grain bowls and satisfying wraps, these recipes are as satisfying as they are good for you. Whether you're looking to eat healthier, explore new culinary horizons, or simply enjoy tasty lunches that leave you feeling energized, the Mediterranean diet has got you covered.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a cinch to make and it's packed with flavor. Using lots of herbs really fills it with flavor. (gluten-free)
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Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup
This Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It's easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I've made it gluten free! Bring on the comfort food.
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Fish Taco Grain Bowl
This Fish Taco Grain Bowl is layered with quinoa, flaky white fish, red cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes. {gluten free, dairy free}
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Quinoa With Zucchini And Tomatoes
This Quinoa with Zucchini and Tomatoes is the perfect way to celebrate seasonal summer produce. Sauteeing the zucchini first gives it a nice smoky flavor.
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Turmeric Salmon And Couscous
This Turmeric Salmon and Couscous skillet is super easy to make on a weeknight but seasonal and tasty enough for company. Loaded with good for you ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot Lentil Soup
A hearty and delicious meal, this Instant Pot Lentil Soup is simple enough to serve on busy weeknights and fancy enough for a tasty weekend dinner. This healthy, filling, warming, and delicious comfort food comes together quickly in your pressure cooker.
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Greek Quinoa Salad
Packed with plant-based protein this Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea bowl will keep your energy levels high all day. Make a big batch and pack it in containers for meals throughout the week. {GF}
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Whole Foods Quinoa
California Quinoa Salad recipe is a popular Whole Foods copycat that is refreshing, nutritious, and incredibly delicious. This gluten-free salad features cooked quinoa tossed with fresh vegetables like red bell peppers, red onions, herbs, and a flavorful, zesty salad dressing.
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The Best Quinoa Salad With Greens
A delicious and healthy lunch or dinner this Quinoa Salad with Greens is packed with sauteed zucchini, cucumber, greens, almonds and feta cheese. {gluten free}
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Chicken Gyros
These easy Chicken Gyros are a fun handheld meal packed with great flavors. Good enough for company, but easy enough for weeknights!
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Mediterranean Flatbread
Mediterranean Flatbread not only looks gorgeous, it's 15 minutes fast. It's a fun take on pizza, with fresh and healthy ingredients.
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Tabouli Salad Recipe (Tabbouleh)
This Tabouli Salad Recipe (Tabbouleh) is a traditional Lebanese recipe that's made with lots of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and soaked bulgur wheat. Seasoned with fresh lemon juice and a little bit of olive oil, this salad is healthy, delicious, and super easy to make.
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Kidney Bean Salad
This deliciously simple Red Kidney Bean Salad is perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, picnic, or backyard BBQ. Easily doubled for a crowd. Gluten free.
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Vegan Mediterranean Bowl Recipe
The Mediterranean bowl is a savory, filling meal full of flavorful ingredients like quinoa, sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, and hummus.
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Spanish Vegan Paella (One Pot)
This Spanish Vegan Paella recipe is so easy to make! It's topped with artichokes and European olives that are bursting with flavor!
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Chicken And Cabbage Soup With Ginger
This Chicken and Cabbage soup has chicken, potatoes, vegetables, ginger, garlic, spices & a hint of vinegar. A lively and delicious meal!
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Mediterranean Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon is our new go-to summer recipe.
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Canned Tuna Pasta Recipe
This easy canned tuna pasta recipe is a quick, flavorful meal using everyday pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner With Veggies
This Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner With Veggies is an easy and flavorful dinner. Top with the lemon dill yogurt sauce for extra flavor!
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Mediterranean Vegan Quiche
One of the easiest and most beautiful brunch meals I make is a vegan quiche. Mediterranean vegan quiche recipe, for instance, tastes as good as it looks! The flavors are incredibly savory in this vegan quiche recipe with the right ingredients. This quiche is simple to make, but you also have a variety of options with different fillings, crusts, and sizes to choose from.
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Farinata Di Ceci: Italian Chickpea Pancake (Socca)
Farinata di Ceci is a savory Italian chickpea flour pancake that’s made in under 15 minutes with just 3 basic ingredients.
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Smoked Eggplant Tahini Dip (Baba Ganoush)
Smoked eggplant dip. A flavorful eggplant tahini dip that is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed in so many ways in any occasion.
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Best Yellow Mediterranean Rice
Savory yellow mediterranean rice is fragrant and flavorful. Long grain rice is cooked in a warm chicken broth with garlic, oregano, and turmeric. Then the yellow rice is topped with a mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, feta, onion, cucumber and more. Serve this as a side for dinner or meal prep it for lunch.
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Customizable Mediterranean Buddha Bowl
This Mediterranean buddha bowl has brown rice, veggies, chickpeas, and hummus. They're great for meal prepping and easily customizable!
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Green Goddess Chicken Wrap
Looking for a feel good lunch? This Green Goddess Chicken Wrap is light, refreshing, and super nourishing thanks to its smart ingredients.
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