Sides Dishes

Mediterranean Side Dishes

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with fresh, seasonal side dishes. From creamy herb risotto and Tunisian couscous to earthy green beans with mushrooms, each recipe transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Serve them alongside your favorite mains—or enjoy them as light meals full of flavor and heart.

Mediterranean marinated mushrooms with za’atar and feta, served on a plate, with one mushroom held by a toothpick ready to enjoy.

Mediterranean Marinated Mushrooms with Za’atar & Feta

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 0 mins

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 large plate of Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, garnished with fresh strawberries, with a small side dish partially visible in the background.

Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins

Two roasted eggplant halves filled with flavorful Greek eggplant salad, topped with feta and fresh herbs for a beautiful Mediterranean dish.

Greek Roasted Eggplant Salad with Feta & Herbs

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 50 mins

A pan of perfectly cooked fresh fava beans with a spoon, garnished with lemon slices and cilantro, ready to be enjoyed.

Fresh Fava Beans Recipe with Lemon & Cilantro

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 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 Garbanzo Bean Salad tossed with pomegranate molasses dressing in a large bowl."

Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 0 mins

A large piece of Spanish Omelet on a big serving plate, with a smaller slice on a separate plate, garnished with parsley

Spanish Omelet Recipe (Tortilla de Patatas)

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins

No-mayo egg salad served over a bed of arugula in a bowl with a spoon beside it.

Mediterranean Egg Salad with Fresh Herbs – No Mayo Needed

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 12 mins

Close-up of the final shrimp orzo dish garnished with thin lemon slices

Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo with Lemon and Herbs

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins

Savor the Flavor: Quinoa Salad with Kale and Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Tahini Dressing

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins

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