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Super Easy Chicken Shawarma. A Mediterranean inspired dish loaded with tons of spices and baked until golden brown!

Chicken Shawarma

chicken thighs

lemon juice

extra virgin olive oil

garlic (minced)

cumin

paprika

turmeric

cinnamon

salt

pepper

parsley

Add chicken to a large ziplock bag along with all of the ingredients except the chopped fresh parsley.

Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

When you are ready to cook preheat oven to 425 F degrees.

Place chicken in a greased baking dish and bake until golden brown and cooked through. (Mine took about 15 minutes because the chicken was on the thinner side).

In the last minute or two of cooking switch the oven to Broil. Cook chicken for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.

Top with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Serve the chicken in a pita or on top of a salad or over rice!

These healthy Mediterranean recipes include vibrant salads, plant-based foods, all things seafood, and easy chicken recipes. You&#039;ll love this fresh caprese salad!

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tomatoes (sliced)

mozzarella (sliced)

basil leaves

olive oil

balsamic reduction

salt and pepper

Add a slice of tomato to a plate, then add a slice of mozzarella on top. Then continue alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella.

Place

Place fresh basil leaves in between the layers.

Drizzle

Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the entire salad.

Serve

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve immediately!

Upgrade dinner tonight with this easy Greek Salad Pita Pockets with Grilled Chicken recipe from Delish.com

Greek Salad Pita Pockets with Grilled Chicken

chicken breast cutlets

lemon (2 tbsp.)

extra-virgin olive oil, divided

oregano

garlic cloves, minced, divided

kosher salt

Black pepper

cucumber, seeded, quartered, and thinly sliced

pt. yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise (3/4 cup)

pt. red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise (3/4 cup)

red onion, thinly sliced into half moons (3/4 cup)

c. crumbled feta

c. chopped fresh mint (or parsley_

c. pitted Kalamata olives, halved (optional)

tbsp. red wine vinegar

pitas,

This is my go to when I'm craving a greek salad. Whole family loves it! Thank you.

A fresh and fragrant salad complements a Mediterranean antipasti spread for relaxed summer eating

Minted courgette salad

red onion

lemon

courgettes

mint leaves

<p>Mix the onion and lemon juice together with some seasoning and set aside for 10 mins. When ready to serve, use a vegetable peeler to slice the courgettes into thin ribbons. Put into a bowl with the onion and lemon juice, zest, mint and oil. Carefully toss together and serve.</p>

Greek Pita bread is an ingredient always present in my fridge or my freezer. This recipe is very simple to prepare and easy to store and reheat. 

I love to pair Pita with my preferred appetizers and salads, or filling it with roasted meats, or simply seasoning with olive oil, oregano and sea salt!

Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, every time is Pita time!

GREEK PITA BREAD RECIPE - easy and tasty!

(800 g) bread flour

2cups+2tbsp (500 ml) water

0.25 oz (7 g) dry yeast

sugar

First of all, pour the lukewarm water into...

First of all, pour the lukewarm water into a bowl, then add and dissolve the dry yeast along with the sugar.

Now, add half of the flour amount into...

Now, add half of the flour amount into the bowl, stirring, then add the salt and the extra-virgin olive oil.

Continue to add flour stirring until the mixture...

Continue to add flour stirring until the mixture becomes dense enough to be worked on a wooden board.

Knead the dough adding more flour if necessary,...

Knead the dough adding more flour if necessary, at least 10 minutes more until the Pita mixture becomes smooth and elastic. Finally, let the dough rest on the board, covered with a dampened kitchen towel a couple of hours, until double its size.

Now, divide the Pita dough into 16 to...

Now, divide the Pita dough into 16 to 24 portions, depending on the size of Pita you desire, and shape them into balls. Then, cover again the balls with the kitchen towel until they double their size (about 1 hour)

A cast iron skillet is the best choice...

A cast iron skillet is the best choice to cook Greek Pita. Place the skillet over medium heat and grease the bottom with a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil.

After that, pour a little amount of flour...

After that, pour a little amount of flour on a board and shape the first dough ball into a circle 1/4 thick, letting the other balls covered. Once flatten, you want to cook Pita as soon as possible.

Now, place the Pita on the hot skillet...

Now, place the Pita on the hot skillet and cook about 1 minute per side. If this is the first time you prepare Pita, probably you need a couple of Pitas before guessing the right heat intensity and cook timing.

Repeat the process with the other pieces of...

Repeat the process with the other pieces of dough, and pile the cooked Pitas to maintain their moist.

If not served immediately, close the Pitas in...

If not served immediately, close the Pitas in a plastic bag and store in the fridge up to a couple of days.

Alternatively, freeze up to 3 months. Once you...

Alternatively, freeze up to 3 months. Once you need pita, just reheat in the oven a few minutes.

A lamb roast fit for a weeknight. It's hard to resist when served with green beans, olives and tomatoes. So don't.

Marco Pierre White's roasted lamb rump a la Provencale

lamb rumps, tied

rosemary, leaves

thyme, leaves

vine-ripened cherry tomatoes

green beans,

(60 grams) black olives, pitted, chopped

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An easy marinade and lots of yummy toppings turns regular chicken into an extra special meal!

Balsamic Chicken with Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes

balsamic vinegar

soy sauce

Tbsps brown sugar

chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)

oz goat cheese crumbles

oz sundried tomatoes

basil

balsamic glaze

Whisk together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

Place chicken in a gallon size plastic bag. Pour balsamic marinade into the bag and massage it to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.

When chicken has marinated grill over medium high heat for 5 minutes per side.

Top each chicken breast with goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze (if desired)

This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home

Roasted peppers with tomatoes & anchovies

red peppers

anchovy

smallish tomatoes

garlic

rosemary

Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Put the peppers into a large baking dish, toss with a little of the oil from the anchovy can, then turn cut-side up. Roast for 40 mins, until soft but not collapsed.

Slice 8 of the anchovies along their length. Put 2 halves of tomato, several garlic slices, a few little rosemary sprigs and two pieces of anchovy into the hollow of each pepper. Drizzle over the olive oil, then roast again for 30 mins until the tomatoes are soft and the peppers are filled with pools of tasty juice. Leave to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.

This collection of great Mediterranean recipes includes delicious dishes from breakfast to dessert and everything in between. For an easy start, try this great pesto sauce.

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pine nuts

Parmigiano cheese (or other hard cheese)

Rinse basil and remove leaves from stem. Peel...

Rinse basil and remove leaves from stem. Peel garlic.

Add basil leaves, garlic cloves, cheese, salt and...

Add basil leaves, garlic cloves, cheese, salt and pine nuts to blender or food processor. Pulse a few times until ingredients are blended into a coarse mixture.

Drizzle in olive oil and pulse blender until...

Drizzle in olive oil and pulse blender until all ingredients are well mixed. If needed, scrape sides of blender to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Add lemon juice and again pulse.

Taste and adjust salt, garlic and cheese to...

Taste and adjust salt, garlic and cheese to your taste.

This French main dish salad is legendary: for good reason! Nicoise salad is protein-packed and makes a stunning lunch or dinner (glass of wine optional).

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Bibb lettuce

eggs

baby red potatoes

green beans

shallot (2 tablespoons minced)

white wine vinegar

capers, drained

parsley (optional)

Kalamata olives

cherry tomatoes tomato

tuna (omit for vegetarian)

Lemon Vinaigrette

Olive oil

Kosher salt

Cook the hard boiled eggs

Follow our method for Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs (or Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs or Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs). Note that you can use the same ice bath for the green beans below. The eggs are also perfect for making in advance.

Boil the potatoes and beans

Fill a large pot with cold water and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Add the whole potatoes and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, working in batches slice off the stem ends of the green beans.

Blanch the beans

Right when the water comes to a boil, start a timer for 5 minutes and place the green beans in the pot with the potatoes. Boil the beans for about 5 minutes until tender but still bright green. Prepare a large bowl of ice water (or use the same one as for the hard boiled eggs). Right when the beans are tender, remove them from the boiling water with tongs and transfer them to the ice bath. Remove the beans and dry them with a towel, then mix them with a few pinches of salt and fresh ground pepper.

Finish the potatoes

Keep cooking the potatoes for about 3 minutes until fork tender (taste test to check). While they are cooking, mince 2 tablespoons shallot. When the potatoes are done, drain them. When they are cool enough to handle, slice them into bite sized pieces. Place them in a bowl and gently mix in the minced shallot, white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, gently stirring occasionally. Then add the capers, parsley (optional) 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a few grinds black pepper. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.

Make the dressing

Prep the salad ingredients

Slice the tomatoes into wedges (or cherry tomatoes in half) and sprinkle with a little kosher salt.

Drain the tuna and flake it using a fork, then add a few pinches of kosher salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

To serve, in large shallow bowls or on large platters, add Red Baby Butter Lettuce leaves. Top with green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomato, tuna, Kalamata olives, and potatoes. Drizzle with Lemon Vinaigrette and serve.

 Over 60 best Mediterranean Diet recipes including breakfast, salad and sides, vegetarian recipes, seafood recipes, and lighter meat recipes. One of my favorite Mediterranean recipes is this Chickpea Greek Salad.

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cups mixed greens

(15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

cup grape tomatoes, halved

2 Persian cucumbers, halved and sliced

cup red onion, diced

cup kalamata olives, pitted

cup feta cheese, crumbled

tablespoons olive oil

juice from 1/2 lemon

teaspoon dried oregano

teaspoon ground black pepper (or

In a large serving bowl, combine the salad ingredients including mixed greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, cucumber, olives and feta cheese. 

In a small mixing bowl, make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.

Pour Greek salad dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add more salt and black pepper to taste.

This Mediterranean rice recipe combines savory onions and garlic with delicate spices to make a perfectly seasoned side dish. With just a couple of ingredients - and a single pan - you can have this flavorful and nutritious dish ready in under 30 minutes!

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