Mediterranean Diet Lunches You’ll Feel Good About Eating

Are you tired of the same old lunches and looking to add a little Mediterranean flair to your midday meals? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, we’re diving into the world of Mediterranean diet lunches – the kind of meals that not only taste amazing but also leave you feeling energized and satisfied throughout the day. From vibrant salads bursting with fresh veggies and tangy feta cheese to hearty grain bowls topped with flavorful proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Turmeric Salmon And Couscous

This Turmeric Salmon and Couscous skillet is super easy to make on a weeknight but seasonal and tasty enough for company. Loaded with good for you ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

A hearty and delicious meal, this Instant Pot Lentil Soup is simple enough to serve on busy weeknights and fancy enough for a tasty weekend dinner. This healthy, filling, warming, and delicious comfort food comes together quickly in your pressure cooker.
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Greek Quinoa Salad

Packed with plant-based protein this Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea bowl will keep your energy levels high all day. Make a big batch and pack it in containers for meals throughout the week. {GF}
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Whole Foods Quinoa {Gluten Free}

California Quinoa Salad recipe is a popular Whole Foods copycat that is refreshing, nutritious, and incredibly delicious. This gluten-free salad features cooked quinoa tossed with fresh vegetables like red bell peppers, red onions, herbs, and a flavorful, zesty salad dressing.
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The Best Quinoa Salad With Greens

A delicious and healthy lunch or dinner this Quinoa Salad with Greens is packed with sauteed zucchini, cucumber, greens, almonds and feta cheese. {gluten free}
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a cinch to make and it’s packed with flavor. Using lots of herbs really fills it with flavor. (gluten-free)
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Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup

This Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It’s easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I’ve made it gluten free! Bring on the comfort food.
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Fish Taco Grain Bowl

This Fish Taco Grain Bowl is layered with quinoa, flaky white fish, red cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes.
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Quinoa With Zucchini And Tomatoes

This Quinoa with Zucchini and Tomatoes is the perfect way to celebrate seasonal summer produce. Sauteeing the zucchini first gives it a nice smoky flavor.
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Smoked Eggplant Tahini Dip (Baba Ganoush)

Smoked eggplant dip. A flavorful eggplant tahini dip that is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed in so many ways in any occasion.
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Best Yellow Mediterranean Rice

Savory yellow mediterranean rice is fragrant and flavorful. Long grain rice is cooked in a warm chicken broth with garlic, oregano, and turmeric. Then the yellow rice is topped with a mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, feta, onion, cucumber and more. Serve this as a side for dinner or meal prep it for lunch.
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Customizable Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

This Mediterranean buddha bowl has brown rice, veggies, chickpeas, and hummus. They’re great for meal prepping and easily customizable!
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Green Goddess Chicken Wrap

Looking for a feel good lunch? This Green Goddess Chicken Wrap is light, refreshing, and super nourishing thanks to its smart ingredients.
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Chicken And Cabbage Soup With Ginger

This Chicken and Cabbage soup has chicken, potatoes, vegetables, ginger, garlic, spices & a hint of vinegar. A lively and delicious meal!
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Mediterranean Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon is our new go-to summer recipe. It tastes delicious when grilled and served with a light pasta or orzo salad.
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Canned Tuna Pasta Recipe

This easy canned tuna pasta recipe is a quick, flavorful meal using everyday pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner With Veggies

This Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner With Veggies is an easy and flavorful dinner. Top with the lemon dill yogurt sauce for extra flavor!
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Mediterranean Vegan Quiche

One of the easiest and most beautiful brunch meals I make is a vegan quiche. Mediterranean vegan quiche recipe, for instance, tastes as good as it looks! The flavors are incredibly savory in this vegan quiche recipe with the right ingredients. This quiche is simple to make, but you also have a variety of options with different fillings, crusts, and sizes to choose from.
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Farinata Di Ceci: Italian Chickpea Pancake (Socca)

Farinata di Ceci is a savory Italian chickpea flour pancake that’s made in under 15 minutes with just 3 basic ingredients.
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Chicken Gyros

These easy Chicken Gyros are a fun handheld meal packed with great flavors. Good enough for company, but easy enough for weeknights!
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Mediterranean Flatbread

Mediterranean Flatbread not only looks gorgeous, it’s 15 minutes fast. It’s a fun take on pizza, with fresh and healthy ingredients.
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Tabouli Salad Recipe (Tabbouleh)

This Tabouli Salad Recipe (Tabbouleh) is a traditional Lebanese recipe that’s made with lots of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and soaked bulgur wheat. Seasoned with fresh lemon juice and a little bit of olive oil, this salad is healthy, delicious, and super easy to make.
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Kidney Bean Salad

This deliciously simple Red Kidney Bean Salad is perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, picnic, or backyard BBQ. Easily doubled for a crowd. Gluten free.
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Vegan Mediterranean Bowl Recipe

The Mediterranean bowl is a savory, filling meal full of flavorful ingredients like quinoa, sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, and hummus.
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Spanish Vegan Paella (One Pot)

This Spanish Vegan Paella recipe is so easy to make! It’s topped with artichokes and European olives that are bursting with flavor!
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