10 Mediterranean Diet Side Dishes in Three Steps or Less

Greek Salad:

Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and dried oregano, and toss to combine.

Roasted Vegetables:

Chop your choice of vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes.

Tabbouleh Salad:

Combine the chopped ingredients with the soaked bulgur wheat, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.

Grilled Eggplant:

Grill the eggplant slices on a preheated grill or grill pan for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred.

Hummus with Crudites:

Wash and chop an assortment of raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.

Caprese Salad:

Drizzle with balsamic glaze or reduction, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, and season with salt and pepper.

Stuffed Grape Leaves.

Prepare a filling by combining cooked rice, pine nuts, chopped fresh herbs like dill and parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Yogurt Salad:

Mix the chopped cucumbers with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper.

Roasted Potatoes:

Toss the potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, dried herbs like rosemary or thyme, salt, and pepper.

Mediterranean Rice Pilaf:

Stir in chopped vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, along with cooked chickpeas or cannellini beans.

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