30+ Recipes to Jump-Start Your Mediterranean Diet Journey

Start your day with these mini egg bites paired with a serving of brown rice.

Get the recipe: mini frittata egg bites

This Caesar salad can be topped with your protein of choice and served with a grain like couscous for balance.

Get the recipe: kale Caesar salad

Serve this delicious soup with a side salad that has lots of veggies and is topped with lean chicken and olive oil and vinegar.

Get the recipe: tomato lentil soup

Give your morning a fruity wake-up call with this yummy slow-cooker oatmeal.

Get the recipe: banana steel-cut oatmeal

This hearty salad goes well with a nice cut of lean chicken and a cup of fruit.

Get the recipe: farro kale salad

Throw everything onto a sheet pan to cook this dish, and serve it with a side of couscous or brown rice.

Get the recipe: baked salmon

Top a slice of whole-wheat bread with this delicious chicken salad for a satisfying lunch.

Get the recipe: chicken salad

For a refreshing breakfast, try this yogurt-filled cantaloupe with a slice of whole-wheat toast.

Get the recipe: yogurt-filled cantaloupe

Throw some grilled chicken or tofu on top of this pasta salad for a complete meal.

Get the recipe: pesto pasta salad

Drizzle this salad with some olive oil and serve it with a side of grains.

Get the recipe: Asian chicken salad

Build this burrito bowl starting with brown rice, and top it with avocado.

Get the recipe: burrito bowl

The juice from this dish will soak right into whatever grains you serve it with to create a comforting meal on a cold day.

Get the recipe: cod with asparagus

Have a slice of whole-wheat toast with this soup to soak up all the tahini goodness.

Get the recipe: spiced carrot soup

Serve this salad with some lean chicken and wild rice.

Get the recipe: warm artichoke and mushroom salad

Throw together a big salad with lots of veggies and some grilled chicken and olive oil on top, and serve it with this rice dish on the side.

Get the recipe: Persian rice with dates and pistachios

This dish provides your hint of cheese you're allowed on the Mediterranean diet.

Get the recipe: turkey quinoa stuffed bell peppers

Grab whole-wheat tortillas for these tacos and load them up with veggies and grilled chicken.

Get the recipe: Greek chicken tacos

This hearty vegetable dish just needs a side of grains and a portion of protein to make a well-rounded meal.

Get the recipe: ratatouille

Try serving this salad over a bed of wild rice for some added texture and nutrition.

Get the recipe: Thai steak salad

This complete meal just needs a grain added, like a slice of whole-wheat bread.

Get the recipe: baked fish with zucchini noodles

Either toss this with some chicken and brown rice or have that in addition to this salad to round out your meal.

Get the recipe: broccoli salad

Have a slice of whole-wheat bread on the side of this bright salad.

Get the recipe: chicken spinach strawberry salad

Throw some avocado on top of this protein-packed salad and you're all set.

Get the recipe: Thai beef salad

Add some tofu or chicken to this salad for a balanced meal.

Get the recipe: Mediterranean quinoa salad

This salad has everything you need except a grain, but we recommend brown rice.

Get the recipe: bento salad

You can either toss some chicken into this salad or serve it on the side.

Get the recipe: quinoa cabbage salad

A side of whole-wheat bread to help you get these greens onto your fork is the perfect addition to this salad.

Get the recipe: kale sesame chicken salad

This salad just needs a dash of protein to be your entire meal!

Get the recipe: sesame ginger kale salad

To keep this salad super healthy, add some grilled chicken on top and just a touch of wild rice.

Get the recipe: flat-belly salad

Whatever protein and grain you're in the mood for will pair perfectly with this bright, summery salad.

Get the recipe: watermelon, feta, and arugula salad

Just add a drizzle of olive oil to this and your protein of choice and you're all set.

Get the recipe: cilantro lime broccoli slaw

This fun salad just needs a portion of protein and a portion of grains to make a whole meal.

Get the recipe: kale, almond, and orange salad

Serve this on whole-wheat bread or an English muffin and have some scrambled eggs on the side for a filling breakfast.

Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad

Try crumbling hard-boiled eggs over this salad and serving it over a bed of brown rice.

Get the recipe: cucumber, black bean, corn, tomato, and avocado salad

This refreshing salad can be served with a grain of your choice.

Get the recipe: watermelon salad