26 Mediterranean-Inspired Recipes

Mediterranean-inspired recipes are full of fresh vegetables, herbs, bright citrus, creamy cheeses, and simple, flavorful ingredients. This collection brings together some of my favorite Mediterranean-inspired recipes for easy lunches, dinners, sides, and more.

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#1: Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and olives are tossed in a simple homemade vinaigrette that's bright, garlicky, and full of fresh flavor.

Get the full Cucumber & Tomato Salad recipe here.

#2: Baked Feta Cheese with Olives & Garlic

Creamy baked feta is surrounded by briny olives, sweet roasted garlic, and red onion, then finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh parsley.

Get the Baked Feta Cheese with Olives & Garlic recipe here.

#3: Green Olive Tapenade

Made with green olives, capers, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, it can be eaten with crackers, or as a topped for hummus, salads, meats, and so much more.

Get the Green Olive Tapenade recipe here.

#4: Mediterranean Grilled Cheese

mediterranean grilled cheese ingredients

Melty mozzarella, tangy feta, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, and olives are layered between crispy golden bread, then finished with a cheesy crust on the outside.

Get the Mediterranean Grilled Cheese recipe here.

#5: Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil Bread Dip

balsamic vinegar and olive oil for dipping bread

This easy balsamic vinegar and olive oil bread dip is packed with garlic, herbs, and a little kick from red pepper flakes. It comes together in just a few minutes and turns a loaf of crusty bread into one of the best appetizers on the table.

Get the Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil Bread Dip recipe here.

#6: Greek Tortellini Salad

This Easy Greek Salad with Tortellini and Smashed Feta Dressing is loaded with fresh veggies, briny olives, and tender cheese tortellini. Tossed in a tangy, smashed feta vinaigrette, it's the perfect cold pasta salad for summer meals, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches.

Get the Greek Tortellini Salad recipe here.

#7: White Bean & Couscous Tabbouleh Salad

vegetable couscous salad with butter beans

Bright, herby, and packed with flavor, this Butter Bean & Couscous Tabbouleh Salad is a creamy bean spin on a classic. Tossed with lemony garlic couscous, creamy white beans, crisp veggies, and tangy feta.

Find the White Bean & Couscous Tabbouleh Salad here.

#8: Crunchy Romaine Salad

Crunchy Romaine Salad with Pistachios, Olives & Garlic Herb Dressing

This crunchy romaine salad with pistachios combines fresh romaine hearts with salty olives, crunchy pistachios, and creamy Gouda cheese Tossed in a garlic herb dressing, this romaine salad is one of my favorite ways to make a 'quick' dinner salad.

Get the Crunchy Romaine Salad recipe here.

#9: Baked Feta Shrimp & Orzo Pasta

Baked Shrimp and Orzo Pasta with Feta & Roasted Butternut Squash

This Shrimp and Orzo Pasta with Baked Feta is creamy and packed with flavor. Roasted butternut squash, tender shrimp, and melty feta come together in one Mediterranean-inspired dish.

Get the Baked Feta Shrimp & Orzo Pasta recipe here.

#10: Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad

tuscan style tortellini pesto pasta salad

This Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad comes together in about 20 minutes and is packed with cheese tortellini, asparagus, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, salami, and spring mix all tossed in basil pesto, then finished with shaved Parmesan and pistachios. Easy to make and insanely delicious.

Get the Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad recipe here.

#11: Caprese Tortellini Salad with Burrata

This Caprese Tortellini Salad with burrata is a fresh, summery twist on an Italian classic. Made with cheesy tortellini, sweet cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy burrata, all tossed in a tangy balsamic honey dressing and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Get the Caprese Tortellini Salad recipe here.

#12: Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad

Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad with Dill Yogurt Dressing

This Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad is a bright, creamy, and crunchy Mediterranean-inspired recipe that's great for lunch, meal prep, or a light side. Crunchy cucumbers, chickpeas, and savory feta are mixed with a tangy dill yogurt dressing.

Get the Cucumber Chickpea Feta Salad recipe here.

#13: Greek Yogurt Dip with Olives

vegetable dip with greek yogurt and olives

This Greek Yogurt Dip with Olives is creamy, tangy, and so versatile. Made with full-fat yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and briny olives, it's a healthy and delicious dip that doubles as a sauce for grilled meats, salads, or fresh veggies.

Get the Greek Yogurt Dip with Olives recipe here.

#14: Tuna & Olive Pasta

This Tuna Olive Pasta is packed with flavor from olives, capers, garlic, and flaky tuna in olive oil. Inspired by the classic Italian pasta tonno e olive, it's a quick, healthy tuna pasta that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Get the Tuna & Olive Pasta recipe here.

#15: Brown Rice & Feta Salad

brown rice salad inspired by jennifer aniston salad

This Brown Rice Salad is my take on the viral Jennifer Aniston salad, and one I've been making for years as a meal prep lunch. Made with brown rice, chickpeas, spinach, cucumber, bacon bits, pistachios, and feta, all tossed in a zingy garlic herb vinaigrette.

Get the Brown Rice & Feta Salad recipe here.

#16: Mediterranean White Bean Salad

mediterranean white bean salad with feta dressing

Made with creamy white beans, tangy artichokes, and cherry tomatoes all tossed in a smashed feta and herb dressing.

Get the Mediterranean White Bean recipe here.

#17: Greek Lemon Orzo Soup

This Greek Lemon Orzo Soup, inspired by traditional Avgolemono, is bright, creamy, and comforting. Made with rotisserie chicken, orzo, lemon, garlic, fresh dill, and tempered eggs.

Get the Greek lemon Orzo Soup recipe here.

#18: Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad

Crunchy, dilly, & refreshing this Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad is made with tender orzo pasta, cool cucumber, crumbed feta cheese, sliced red onion and fresh dill in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.

Get the Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad recipe here.

#19: Greek Inspired Chicken Skewers

greek inspired chicken skewers with zucchini ribbons

These Greek-Inspired Grilled Chicken Skewers with Zucchini Ribbons are by far one of my favorite things to whip up when the grilling mood strikes. Tender chicken marinated in a blend of minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek-inspired herbs and spices, paired with thinly sliced zucchini and squash ribbons. Served with feta cheese and cucumber dill yogurt.

Get the Greek Inspired Chicken Skewers recipe here.

#20: Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

columbia restaurant 1905 salad with garlic wine viniagrette

Bring a taste of Florida's iconic Columbia Restaurant into your kitchen with this copycat 1905 Salad recipe. Crisp iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and briny green olives come together in a tangy garlic and oregano wine vinaigrette.

Get the Columbia Restaurant 1905 Salad recipe here.

#21: Garlic Olive Oil Bread Dip

Garlic Olive Oil Bread Dip with fresh herbs in a white bowl with antique spoon.

This Garlic Olive Oil Bread Dip is made with quality extra virgin olive oil, herbs, and whole garlic cloves roasted until they are buttery soft. It's a simple recipe that's simply delicious.

Get the Garlic Olive Oil Bread Dip recipe here.

#22: Chopped Greek Salad

Creamy, tangy feta cheese and briny olives add richness, while hearty chickpeas provide a satisfying, protein-packed twist on a classic favorite. A zesty Greek vinaigrette seeps into every layer, coating the salad in its signature tangy herbaceousness.

Get the Chopped Greek Salad recipe here.

#23: Mediterranean Kale Pasta Salad

Close up of Mediterranean Pasta Kale Salad with Parmesan cheese, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes.

This easy Mediterranean Pasta & Kale Salad with Garlic Basil Dressing is loaded with fresh kale, tender chilled pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and shredded Parmesan, with an herby, tangy dressing.

Get the Mediterranean Kale Pasta Salad recipe here.

#24: Spinach Feta Pasta

creamy spinach and feta pasta with garlic breadcrumbs

If you love the flavors of spanakopita, you're going to love this creamy Spinach and Feta Pasta! This easy one-pan pasta recipe is loaded with tender spinach, creamy feta, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a rich cream sauce. Topped with crispy homemade garlic breadcrumbs, it's a Greek-inspired pasta dish that's perfect for a cozy vegetarian dinner or a quick weeknight meal!

Get the Spinach Feta Pasta recipe here.

#25: Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus topped with roasted garlic, oil, and herbs.

This easy 7- ingredient Roasted Garlic Hummus is lusciously smooth and creamy with bright notes of lemon, nutty tahini, savory ground cumin, and sweet roasted garlic.

Get the Roasted Garlic Hummus recipe here.

#26: Salsa Verde Marinated Mozzarella

Plated Italian Salsa Verde Marinated Mozzarella in oil with Crusty Bread

For this recipe, instead of using a traditional marinade we'll be creating one very similar to a Italian Salsa Verde using olive oil, fresh flat leaf parsley, fresh dill, capers, anchovies and roasted garlic.

Get the Salsa Verde Marinated Mozzarella recipe here.

Do you have a favorite Mediterranean recipe? let me know in the comments below.