30+ Recipes to Jump-Start Your Mediterranean Diet Journey

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

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 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

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

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