Lunch

Refresh your midday meals with wholesome Mediterranean lunch recipes—light, vibrant, and satisfying. Whether you’re packing a lunchbox, prepping for the week, or enjoying a relaxed afternoon meal, these dishes offer the perfect balance of nutrition and flavor. From grain bowls and flatbreads to crisp salads and warm stews, lunch just got a Mediterranean makeover.

Fully baked Eggplant Rollatini in a casserole dish, golden, bubbling, and garnished with fresh basil.

Eggplant Rollatini recipe with ricotta and marinara

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 30 mins

A serving of Greek stuffed onions (Salantourmasi) in a bowl, with the main dish in the background, ready to be enjoyed.

Greek Stuffed Onions Recipe (Salantourmasi)

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 50 mins

A beautifully arranged spring salad on a platter, with a jar of fresh herb dressing on the side, ready to serve.

Spring Green Salad with Fresh Herbs

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 0 mins

Roasted broccoli in a serving bowl, topped with crumbled feta and fresh lemon slices for a vibrant Mediterranean touch.

Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with fennel, oranges, and pistachios, tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing, served in a bowl.

Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Fennel and Citrus

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 0 mins

Tahini Salad

Tahini Salad Recipe – Middle Eastern Classic

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins

the best Falafel in bowl .

Easy Authentic Falafel Recipe (Step-by-Step Guide)

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 15 mins

A plate of Spanish Saffron Rice with Chicken

Saffron Chicken and Rice Recipe (One-Pot Comfort Meal)

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins

Fresh herb risotto served in a white bowl, garnished with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.

Fresh Herb Risotto Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins

Lebanese Hashweh Rice with nuts and parsley.

Lebanese Rice with Hashweh: A Flavorful Classic

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 30 mins

Sliced Mediterranean Quiche on a Plate.

Mediterranean Quiche Recipe with Fresh Herbs

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 40 mins

A homemade Fattoush salad with crisp pita chips, tomatoes, cucumbers, and chopped herbs

Fattoush Salad Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 30 mins

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