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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

The Mediterranean diet prioritizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Here are some of our best Mediterranean diet recipes including grilled salmon, red lentil soup, hummus and Greek salad.

Two light bowls filled with broccoli, quinoa, apples and nuts are photographed from overhead. — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
6197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,197
30 minutes
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Farro With Blistered Tomatoes, Pesto and Spinach
Yasmin Fahr
7339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,339
40 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,282
40 minutes
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Bulgur Maple Porridge
Martha Rose Shulman
260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
260
15 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration
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Healthy
Kale and Butternut Squash Bowl With Jammy Eggs
Ali Slagle
523 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
523
30 minutes
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Easy
Edamame Pesto Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
620 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
620
30 minutes
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Easy
Olive Oil Cake
Samantha Seneviratne
7908 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,908
1 hour, plus cooling
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Greens and Beans With Toasted Crumbs
Rick A. Martinez
969 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
969
30 minutes
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Chia Seed Pudding
Melissa Clark, Gerardo Gonzalez
913 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
913
1 hour
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Huevos Rancheros
Kay Chun
1759 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,759
45 minutes
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Radicchio-Anchovy Salad
David Tanis
155 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
155
10 minutes
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Easy
Mole Verde
Jocelyn Ramirez
567 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
567
1 hour
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Healthy
Beets With Horseradish and Pumpkin Seeds
Vallery Lomas
586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
586
1½ hours
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Vegetable Maafé
Yewande Komolafe
1274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,274
1 hour
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Lemony Asparagus Salad With Shaved Cheese and Nuts
Melissa Clark
1022 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,022
20 minutes
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Overnight Oats
Genevieve Ko
10349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,349
5 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Easy
Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile
Sue Li
4038 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,038
15 minutes
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Easy
Cashew Celery
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1078 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,078
20 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Feta With Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
5892 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,892
40 minutes
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Easy
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
2955 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,955
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Roasted Cauliflower With Feta, Almonds and Olives
Colu Henry
2580 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,580
30 minutes
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Simple Beans on Toast
J. J. Goode, Steve Sando
434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
434
2 hours 30 minutes
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Savory Fruit Salad
Kay Chun
259 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
259
25 minutes, plus 1 to 3 hours’ macerating
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Easy
Citrusy Roast Chicken With Pears and Figs
Melissa Clark
817 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
817
1½ hours, plus marinating
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3074 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,074
5 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Ham El-Waylly
1116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,116
40 minutes
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Healthy
More-Vegetable-Than-Egg Frittata
Mark Bittman
2542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,542
30 minutes
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Tuscan Farro Soup
Mark Bittman
6397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,397
1½ hours
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Baked Barley Risotto With Mushrooms and Carrots
Kay Chun
1742 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,742
45 minutes
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Broccoli Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,672
20 minutes
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Toasted Millet Salad With Cucumber, Avocado and Lemon
Yewande Komolafe
204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
204
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Olive Oil Granola With Dried Apricots and Pistachios
Melissa Clark
1817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,817
45 minutes
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Greek Chicken With Cucumber-Feta Salad
Ali Slagle
5804 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,804
30 minutes
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Easy
Simple Grilled Sardines
David Tanis
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
30 minutes
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Easy
Swiss Chard with Currants and Pine Nuts
Martha Rose Shulman
410 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
410
About 40 minutes
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Red Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
33554 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
33,554
45 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber-Tomato Salad With Seared Halloumi and Olive Oil Croutons
Julia Moskin
488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
488
40 minutes, plus chilling, if desired
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Mediterranean Fish Chowder With Potatoes and Kale
Martha Rose Shulman
979 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
979
1 hour
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Healthy
Sardine Salad
Ali Slagle
1108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,108
10 minutes
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Easy
Pasta Salad With Marinated Tomatoes and Tuna
Sue Li
414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
414
25 minutes
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Easy
Mackerel With Lemon Olive Oil and Tomatoes
Melissa Clark
212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
212
45 minutes
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Easy
Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2055 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,055
15 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Tuna With Herbs and Olives
Mark Bittman
980 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
980
20 minutes
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Salmon and Tomatoes in Foil
Mark Bittman
5788 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,788
30 minutes
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Easy
Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,171
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,634
5 minutes
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Easy
Farro Broccoli Bowl With Lemony Tahini
Melissa Clark
2182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,182
45 minutes
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Grilled Salmon Escabeche
Ali Slagle
252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
252
15 minutes, plus grill heating
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