Dinner

Mediterranean Recipes

Browse 19 mediterranean recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.

Dinner

Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon Caper White Wine Sauce

Precook four servings of breaded chicken to use during the week or freeze the finished skillet meal for easy weeknight meals. One dish you might prepare is Chicken Piccata, which uses breaded chicken with Parmesan and flour and a sauce made with white wine, lemon, capers, and butter.

55 minOct 16, 2026

Lunch

Fresh Tomato Gazpacho with Cucumber and Basil

This cold tomato gazpacho recipe can be incorporated into a summer meal plan with 20 minutes of preparation time and a blender. Olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, and basil make a tasty soup.

140 minOct 16, 2026

Lunch

Greek Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki and Toasted Pita

Greek chicken gyros make four filled pitas. To save time on the day you serve them, I chop vegetables and warm the pita bread right before serving. Other ingredients are Greek chicken and garlic and dill tzatziki sauce.

35 minOct 13, 2026

Side Dishes

Crispy Parmesan Polenta Rounds with Golden Charred Edges

I bake polenta rounds ahead of time as part of meal planning and serve them hot with browned and crispy Parmesan and other toppings. Slicing polenta from a tube can make it easier to serve. Baking polenta rounds in a heavy baking pan makes a gritty, crunchy center (tip for serving tube polenta).

40 minOct 11, 2026

Snacks & Appetizers

Healthy Tzatziki Sauce with Crisp Cucumber and Fresh Dill

Trimming and draining diced cucumber helps reduce excess liquid in the tzatziki to prevent it from thinning the Greek yogurt. This 10-minute recipe yields a chilled, thick tzatziki dip garnished with lemon juice, minced garlic and dill, and small pieces of cucumber.

10 minOct 11, 2026

Dinner

Creamy Chicken Feta Pasta with Tomato Cream Cheese Sauce

To serve four servings of this meal, prep the chicken, garlic, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Make and serve the pasta at serving time. Creamy chicken and feta pasta with a tomato and cream cheese sauce, with feta folded in and short pasta shapes covered on all sides with sauce, are options.

30 minOct 10, 2026

Breakfast

Baked Feta Eggs with Burst Tomatoes and Spinach

Prepare four dishes as single servings of breakfast or one large dish with smaller servings. The vegetable and feta mixture can be prepared in advance for the large dish and added to the eggs at serving time. Baked feta eggs include tomatoes, spinach, and cooked eggs in a feta mixture with firm egg whites.

45 minOct 9, 2026

Lunch

Homemade Gyro Meat With Crispy Edges and Greek Herbs

Make this 2-pound gyro loaf in advance. Cook and chill the seasoned meat loaf and slice portions to be reheated and served. Other foods, such as sandwiches, salads, and serving platters, can be made ahead of time. Ingredients for this beef and lamb gyro loaf include seasonings such as oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, and cumin, as well as a browned crust.

185 minSep 30, 2026

Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken and Rice with Yellow Jasmine Rice

Make four servings of Mediterranean chicken and rice in a single pan for a convenient dinner. Divide the prepared chicken and yellow jasmine rice into meal-size portions. Cooked chicken and rice seasoned with spices keep well for future use with little flavor loss. Fresh parsley and other toppings should be added to finished dishes before serving.

65 minSep 29, 2026

Lunch

Prasorizo: Greek Leeks and Rice with Lemon and Dill

For a main dish or side dish at lunch, try prasorizo, a Greek one-dish meal made with leeks and medium-grain rice. Lemon peel and juice provide citrus flavor to the olive oil-enriched, starchy rice used in prasorizo. Fresh dill provides characteristic herb flavor in prasorizo dishes.

45 minSep 28, 2026

Lunch

Greek Chicken Bowls with Crunchy Cucumber and Creamy Feta

Prepare four servings of Greek chicken bowl dishes by cooking the meat and chopping other ingredients in advance. Combine ingredients at mealtime. Other ingredients for Greek chicken bowls include oregano-seasoned chicken, cucumber, tomato, olive, and feta cheese over quinoa or rice.

18 minSep 26, 2026

Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken with Lemony Tomato, Olive, and Feta Skillet Sauce

Use this Mediterranean chicken recipe to prepare a four-serving skillet meal. Chicken breasts are simmered in a sauce of lemon juice, white wine, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and oregano. Garnish with parsley and feta cheese, if desired.

30 minSep 25, 2026

Side Dishes

Greek Potato Salad with Feta, Capers, and Fresh Herbs

Choose waxy baby potatoes such as Jersey Royals and other red potatoes to add to a Greek potato salad recipe. These potatoes will hold their shape after cooking. Add ingredients such as feta cheese, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill and parsley to the potato salad for a tangy, salty flavor.

30 minSep 24, 2026

Lunch

Mediterranean Potato Crust Tart with Vegan Tzatziki and Olive Mix

Allow 2 hours 20 minutes to prepare and cool this Mediterranean-style potato tart with a vegan tzatziki sauce. The potato mixture bakes to make a tart with a browned, crispy crust and tender interior. Top with tzatziki sauce made with cucumber and dill and olives.

140 minSep 24, 2026

Lunch

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls with Rice and Creamy Tzatziki

Prepare four servings of chicken rice bowls by cooking chicken and tzatziki sauce. Have other ingredients ready for service. Other ingredients in chicken rice bowls include grilled chicken with lemon and herbs, vegetables, rice, feta cheese crumbles, and cucumber yogurt sauce.

55 minSep 23, 2026

Dinner

Mediterranean Baked Fish with Lemon, Garlic, and Tender Vegetables

Prepare the tomato, onion, and bell pepper mixture ahead of time for up to three days and season the fish separately to streamline service. This baked Mediterranean-style fish dish features flaky white fish served with vegetables and herbs, including lemon, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Sauce is served with the fish.

Sep 23, 2026

Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken with Zucchini and Feta: A Simple Weeknight Delight

Mediterranean Chicken with Zucchini plus Feta is a weeknight hero that fits perfectly into meal prep routines. With juicy chicken, tender zucchini, as well as a salty feta finish, it’s designed for easy assembly or for large batches to reheat. The flavors combine together to create a delicious option for busy evenings. You want something hearty with for yet effortless.

Sep 20, 2026

Dinner

Mediterranean Salmon: Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Meal

This Mediterranean Salmon dish shines during family dinners or weeknight meals, presenting vibrant vegetables alongside the freshness of herbs in a marinade. The salmon's natural taste is beautifully improved by lemon juice and garlic, making for a delightful experience while eating.

25 minSep 20, 2026

Dinner

Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls: Bright and Herby Meal Prep for Busy Weeknights

These Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls are ideal for meal prep, allowing you to marinate chicken in advance and easily assemble later. The vibrant flavors of lemon and dill brighten a protein-rich base topped with fresh vegetables and feta cheese.

45 minSep 18, 2026

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