Mediterranean Inspired Recipes

Mediterranean Hummus Bowl being eaten

55+ easy, delicious, and inexpensive recipes inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Chicken, vegetables, pasta, salads, and more. (pictured: Mediterranean Hummus Bowls)

A skillet full of menemen with dishes and bread on the side.

Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes)

$5.36 recipe / $1.34 serving

Menemen, or Turkish scrambled eggs, is an easy, healthy, and customizable dish that can be ready in less than 30 minutes! BudgetBytes.com

Loaded Hummus Pitas

$7.68 recipe / $1.92 each

Loaded hummus pitas are a quick and easy no-cook meal for summer, and a great way to use up leftovers in the fridge.

Lemony White Bean Salad

$2.53 recipe / $0.42 serving

This simple Lemony White Bean Salad is an inexpensive, light, and fresh option for summer meals or your weekly meal prep.

Mediterranean Coleslaw

$7.21 recipe / $1.20 serving

This bright and fresh Mediterranean Coleslaw has a light lemony dressing (no mayo!) and a medley of crunchy and colorful vegetables.

Antipasto Salad

$16.92 recipe / $2.12 serving

This super hearty antipasto salad is full of cured meats, cheeses, and pickled vegetables for an extra flavorful and filling salad.

Italian dressing in a glass carafe in front of a bowl of salad

Homemade Italian Dressing

$1.89 recipe / $0.24 serving

This simple homemade Italian Dressing is a zesty mix of flavorful herbs, savory Parmesan, and bright lemon to complement any salad.

Oven Roasted Ratatouille

$5.68 recipe / $0.71 serving

Oven roasted ratatouille combines all of summer's delicious vegetables into one rich, flavorful, and beautiful side dish.

Summer Gazpacho

$3.83 recipe / $0.96 serving

This cold, refreshing Summer Gazpacho is the easiest no-cook recipe for when the weather is hot and summer produce is at its best!

Overhead view of an open faced Mediterranean Turkey Burger on a paper lined plate with cucumber salad on the side

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

$11.47 recipe / $1.91 serving

Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, feta, and a dilly yogurt sauce make these Mediterranean Turkey Burgers full of flavor and color.

Spinach Pie

$6.48 recipe / $0.81 serving

Puff pastry makes this rich and delicious spinach pie a breeze to prepare. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or brunch! Step by step photos.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving

This simple, fresh, and filling Mediterranean Tuna Salad makes an easy protein-packed make-ahead lunch for your workweek. Tons of ideas for add-ins and substitutions included!

Spinach Rice with Feta

$3.06 recipe / $0.51 serving

I like to add vegetables into whatever I'm eating, whenever I can, and this Spinach Rice with Feta is such a great way to do that. The spinach adds just a little bit of flavor and color, leaving the rice just about as versatile as plain rice, all while giving you an extra little dose of vegetables with very little effort.