Check out 20 easy Mediterranean diet dinners that are healthy, satisfying, and actually fun to make. I chose a nutritious meal that was high in protein, high in fiber, and perfect (and easy enough!) for a busy weeknight. You’ll find everything from cozy skillet dinners and fresh seafood recipes to colorful, vegetable-filled meals made with healthy ingredients. Many of these healthy dinners are low in calories and ready in just 30 minutes.
Protein: When you want to create a balanced Mediterranean diet dinner, you usually start with protein-rich ingredients like salmon, shrimp, chicken, beans, lentils, and chickpeas to create a hearty meal. Fiber: Next, add fiber-rich complex carbohydrates like quinoa, brown rice, and legumes to give your meal a sense of completeness and satisfaction. Don’t forget leafy greens and colorful vegetables, which provide freshness, texture, and nutrition. Fresh: I also love using lots of fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon juice. Because they add so much flavor without relying on heavy sauces or overly processed ingredients.
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Mediterranean Salmon (30 minutes, one pan meal)
This easy one-pan Mediterranean salmon dinner is ready in just 30 minutes. This recipe includes rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, olives, lemon, oregano, and feta cheese, all staples of Mediterranean cuisine. It’s healthy and gluten free. Easy enough to make on a busy weeknight and fancy enough to entertain guests.
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Greek chicken and lemon rice (30 minutes, one pot)
Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a flavorful 30-minute one-pot dinner. This Mediterranean recipe includes spinach, grape tomatoes, chickpeas (chickpeas), feta cheese, paprika, and oregano. It’s healthy, gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and easy to make dairy-free.
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Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta (One Pan, 30 Minute Meal)
Greek Shrimp with Orzo, Feta, Olives, and Tomatoes is a delicious, one-pan, restaurant-quality dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes and is sure to become one of your family’s favorites. This Mediterranean-style recipe can easily be adapted to be dairy- and gluten-free. It is high in protein, rich in vegetables, and is pescatarian (suitable for vegetarians who include seafood in their diet).
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chicken feta pasta
Chicken Feta Pasta is an easy 30 minute Mediterranean recipe using basic everyday ingredients, perfect for a family meal. Pan-fried chicken (heavy seasoned with amazing spices) is tossed with bow tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and creamy feta cheese. This recipe is perfect for leftovers and is also freezer friendly (great for meal prep).
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Mediterranean chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and capers
Delicious skillet chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and capers. If you love Mediterranean recipes, this chicken dish is for you.
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Mediterranean chicken vegetable stir-fry (30 minutes, one pan)
This easy one-pan Mediterranean chicken stir-fry is ready in just 30 minutes. A simple yet flavorful weeknight meal with Mediterranean staples like tomatoes, spinach, lemon, oregano, smoked paprika, and feta cheese. It’s healthy, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, and rich in protein and fiber. Serve as is or with roasted spaghetti squash, rice, orzo pasta, or cauliflower rice.
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Chicken spaghetti with burrata and lemon butter garlic sauce
Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is a comforting dinner the whole family will love. This colorful and vibrant pasta looks perfect for weekend dinners and is easy to make on a weeknight.
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Sheet pan maple salmon and roasted asparagus
Easy Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Salmon and Roasted Asparagus, ready in 30 minutes. A one-pan restaurant-quality dinner with a sweet and savory maple soy glaze.
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Greek shrimp with lemon rice and creamy tzatziki
Greek shrimp with lemon rice, marinated vegetables, and creamy tzatziki – a quick and flavorful Mediterranean dinner ready in under 45 minutes. Enjoy as a Greek shrimp bowl.
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Shrimp skewers (with vegetable pineapple skewers)
This easy summer recipe combines grilled jumbo shrimp marinated in tequila, lime, cilantro, garlic, and jalapenos with skewered grilled vegetables and sweet pineapple. Ready in less than an hour, it’s perfect for a backyard BBQ or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Married Me Butter Beans from Tuscany
These creamy Tuscan “marry me” butter beans are braised with sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and herbs, then mixed with wilted spinach, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. You’ll love this vegetarian, gluten-free weeknight meal (or side dish with your favorite protein). Vegan options are also easily available. Serve with garlic butter dinner rolls, savory bacon and cheddar scones, or quick garlic bread.
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Grilled pork tenderloin (best marinade!)
Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pineapple, Grilled Vegetables, and Garlic Herb Butter is my summer grilling recipe. The pork is marinated in a mix of sweet and spicy pineapple and ginger, then grilled and drizzled with a soy sauce and garlic herb butter sauce. Impressive yet easy, it’s perfect for BBQs, parties, and potlucks.
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Greek Chicken Orzo (30 minutes, one pot)
Greek Chicken Orzo is a one-pot wonder made with tender chicken thighs, juicy cherry tomatoes, salty olives, and zesty, creamy feta cheese. This quick and easy Mediterranean-style recipe provides a restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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garlic shrimp spaghetti
Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that can be made on the stovetop in just 30 minutes. Shrimp are pan-seared with bold spices and paired with a flavorful, light Mediterranean lemon-garlic sauce and vegetables. You can make restaurant-quality pasta at home!
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Spaghetti squash with chicken, tomato, spinach and feta cheese
Spaghetti Squash with Chicken, Tomato, Spinach, and Feta is a healthy, gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein Mediterranean-style dinner. Using spaghetti squash is a great alternative to regular pasta recipes. Your family will love this simple dinner. It may quickly become one of your new favorites.
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Pan-fried pork chop with caramelized apple
Pork chops with apples are a simple dinner recipe that’s perfect for any season of the year. Caramelize the apples in butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey. The pork chops are pan-fried to a beautiful golden brown and are tender, juicy and moist.
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One pan pesto chicken and vegetables
Delicious pesto chicken and vegetables. Sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a delicious basil pesto sauce. Everything is cooked in one pot, 30 minutes from start to finish. Gluten-free and healthy Mediterranean recipes.
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Pan fried salmon with spinach
Pan-fried salmon with spinach is an easy and healthy Mediterranean-style dinner. Your family will love all the veggies! Ready in 30 minutes. This recipe is gluten-free, high protein, and low carb.
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Cilantro Lime Black Bean Shrimp and Rice (30 minutes, one pan meal)
Delicious coriander-lime shrimp cooked in olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Then put it on top of cilantro lime black bean rice. All can be cooked in one frying pan. Minimal cleaning.
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chicken margherita skillet
Looking for a balanced Mediterranean meal at home? Try this easy Chicken Margherita Skillet with cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, mozzarella, olive oil, and fresh basil.
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