A Culinary Mediterranean Cruise -sunny, fresh recipes to make your menus shine!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on March 18, 2022

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Ten of our favorite fresh and delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes! Bursting with bright flavors, you'll love these recipes.

Whenever I need a crowd-pleasing recipe, Mediterranean food never lets me down. My family loves the fresh, bright flavors and I love the healthy veggies.

Overhead horizontal photo of Avgolemono (Greek Chicken Pasta Soup) in a cast iron Staub pot.

We've rounded up some of our favorite Mediterranean recipes for you today. You'll find several delicious salads, some fabulous main course options and our favorite Turkish flatbread recipe that's a must-try. So invite some friends and family over for a Mediterranean feast! We think it's sure to be a hit. Enjoy!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a veggie platter featuring Mediterranean Lemon Feta Dip on an oval wood appetizer platter decorated with pansies.

This creamy, Lemony Feta Dip is perfect for parties, picnics and potlucks. Serve it with raw veggies or chips for a delicious appetizer or snack!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad in a white oval serving platter with dressing.

Love a hearty, healthy, salad that's bursting with bright, fresh flavor? This Chopped Mediterranean Farro Salad is a meal on its own or a great side!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Greek Yogurt Turkish Flatbread (Bazlama) stacked on a cutting board.

This delicious, pillowy soft Turkish Flatbread is an easy, one-bowl-no-mixer recipe. It's perfect with hummus, tabouli, for wraps and so much more!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Salmon Salad with Israeli Couscous on a white and blue serving platter.

Served warm or at room temperature, this Israeli Couscous Salmon Salad is light, fresh and delicious. It comes together in right around 40 minutes!

 

Vertical closeup photo of The BEST Greek Salad in a marble serving bowl.

If salads seem a bit boring to you, you haven't tried this delicious, vibrant BEST Greek Salad that's loaded with texture, color and fabulous flavor. The fresh herb dressing is the crowning glory!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Avgolemono (Greek Chicken Pasta Soup) in a dutch oven garnished with lemons.

This Avgolemono, a lemony Greek chicken pasta soup is healthy and hearty (lots of satisfying protein), creamy (no cream!) and so delicious!

 

Overhead vertical photo of a Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken.

This delicious Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is a super easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights but delicious and pretty enough to serve for a dinner party!

 

Vertical photo of Lemony Mediterranean Couscous Salad in a white serving bowl.

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad combines pearl pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tender corn and ribbons of fresh spinach to create a healthy, delicious salad. A sunny lemon dressing and lots of fresh herbs take it over the top!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Grilled Chicken Shawarma on a white serving platter.

This juicy, tender Grilled Chicken Shawarma is wonderful on its own, in wraps, sliced thin in sandwiches and it's super delicious in salads.

 

Vertical overhead photo of a serving bowl of Turkish Tomato Cucumber Salad on a wood table.

This Turkish Tomato Cucumber Salad has a short ingredient list, but always has a long list of rave reviews. It's fresh, healthy and delicious!

 

Thought for the  day:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
 they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

 

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2 Comments

  1. Chris,
    Every single recipe here, I’m going to try. They all look delicious as well as beautiful. I 💕 love Greek flavors. Thanks for your continual sharing! God bless
    A fan, Sheryl