🍋4 Mediterranean Diet Inspired Recipes For Spring🍋

I love mediterranean food so much. It plays a huge part in my diet since it’s filled with whole, fresh, and yummy seasoned foods. I made these recipes with what’s currently in my fridge. Here’s 4 Mediterranean diet recipes for spring, I hope you enjoy 💛

1) Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Bowl (Serves 2–3)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orzo

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 2 grilled chicken breasts (sliced, cooked already)

• 2 cups mixed veggies (zucchini, onion, etc.)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano

• Garnish with tzatziki and/or micro greens, lemon juice, and feta cheese (if desired)

Instructions:

1. Simmer orzo in chicken broth (like pasta) for ~8–10 min until tender. Drain if needed.

2. Sauté veggies in chicken broth + seasonings until tender.

3. Season and grill stove for 7 minutes.

4. Toss orzo with a little olive oil + lemon + salt/pepper. Plate orzo, add veggies + chicken.

5. Top with garnishes & enjoy!

2) Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Naan Flatbread

Trader Joe’s Frozen Plain Naan Bread

Grilled chicken

Pickled red onions

Sliced Kalamata olives

Cubed manchego cheese

Garnish with basil + tzatziki

Instructions: Let naan defrost then rub shawarma seasoning and spray EVOO. Next, begin adding your toppings and air fry at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye out so it doesn’t burnt but just until it’s crisp + cheese is melted.

3) Mediterranean Antipasto Salad (Serves 2–3)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cucumber, chopped

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted

• ¼ cup salami, sliced or nugget-sized

• 2–3 pepperoncini, sliced

• 2 tbsp pickled red onion

• 1 tsp red wine vinegar (with pomegranate)

• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

• ¼ cup Manchego cheese, cubed

• Pinch sea salt + black pepper

Instructions:

1. Chop all veggies, salami, and cheese; place in a medium bowl.

2. Add red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and EVOO.

3. Season with salt and pepper, then stir gently until combined.

4. Optional: Let chill 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.

4) Tzatziki Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Cocojune yogurt (or Greek yogurt)

• ¼ cup cucumber, finely chopped

• ½ tsp dried dill

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• 1/8 tsp sea salt (or to taste)

• Pinch black pepper

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Stir in lemon juice and olive oil until smooth and well combined.

3. Chill for 10–15 minutes if desired, or serve immediately over salads, orzo, or flatbreads.

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