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Mediterranean Recipes

Mediterranean recipes are known as simple, diverse, light and delicious. So pile on the hummus, throw in some halloumi and find a HelloFresh Mediterranean recipe that satisfies your cravings. Which recipe will you make tonight?

Best Rated Mediterranean Recipes

Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.
Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.

Herby Honey Halloumi and Veg Couscous with Prawns

with flaked almonds and yoghurt

Halloumi and Avo Burger

with roasted potatoes and pesto yoghurt sauce

Herby Honey Halloumi and Veg Couscous with Irish Bacon

with flaked almonds and yoghurt

Melted Mozzarella Beef Mince

with baby spinach and roasted potatoes

Salmon Traybake

with creamy potato salad

Creamy Double Chicken Pasta

with courgette and sun-dried tomato sauce

Chicken in Truffle Mushroom Sauce

with a Serrano ham crisp

Warm Goat's Cheese and Apple Salad

with crostini and caramelised onion chutney

Honey Mustard Mediterranean Halloumi Salad

with goat's cheese and pearled couscous

Goat's Cheese Burgers

with sweet chilli drizzle and potato wedges

Pan-seared Double Salmon and Ratatouille

with fluffy couscous

Salmon in Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

with couscous

Chicken Piccata

with garlic butter sauce and roasted broccoli

Serrano Ham and Cheese Pizza

with tomato and charred mushrooms

Pomodoro Secco Chicken Rigatoni

with courgette and creamy sauce

Balsamic Glazed Oven Roasted Veg

with pesto yoghurt drizzle and garlic mash

Beef Mince Moussaka

with creamy aubergine topping

Pork Piccata

with garlic butter sauce and roasted broccoli

Harissa Prawns

with couscous and Greek style cheese

Pesto Stuffed Chicken

with sweet potato mash and chorizo broccoli

Pan-seared Salmon and Ratatouille

with muscat-spiced couscous

Sweet Potato and Courgette Salad

with crunchy croutons and crumbled Greek style cheese

Prawn Caesar Salad

with roasted chickpeas

Iberian Chicken and Chickpea Bake

with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes

Coq sans Vin

with bacon lardons and creamy mash

Braised Veg in Spicy Harissa Sauce

with paprika spiced bulgur wheat

Pan-seared Paprika Salmon and Black Garlic Rice

with peas and chives

Mediterranean Falafel Salad with Salmon

with avocado and butternut squash

Mozzarella and Courgette Pizza

with rocket and crushed pepper topping

Herby Honey Halloumi and Veg Couscous

with flaked almonds and yoghurt

Quick and Easy Mediterranean Recipes

Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.
Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.

Most Recent Mediterranean Recipes

Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.
Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.

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What is a Mediterranean diet, and why is it so popular?

What is a Mediterranean diet, and why is it so popular?

Mediterranean diet recipes are popular throughout northern Europe, including Ireland, because they are tasty. What’s more, many Mediterranean diet meals are healthy and often jam-packed with fresh, highly nutritious ingredients. Little wonder that so many home cooks in Ireland turn to Mediterranean recipes alongside more traditional Irish dishes.

Another reason Mediterranean dishes are popular is because they're often uncomplicated and, therefore, relatively straightforward to prepare. Numerous Italian recipes fall into this category. That’s one reason why pasta or risotto rice is included in HelloFresh meal kits.

What is a Mediterranean diet, though? For one thing, it isn’t only Italian food because it also takes in the culinary traditions of Greece, Spain, North Africa, parts of the Middle East, and Provencale-style cooking from France. What these disparate culinary traditions have in common is the use of simple, fresh ingredients and little to no processed foods.

What are the top 10 foods on a Mediterranean diet?

What are the top 10 foods on a Mediterranean diet?

Mediterranean cuisine is all about using fresh ingredients and using only a limited number of them. Here are the top foods associated with a Mediterranean diet.

  1. Olive oil - Much of the Mediterranean region is covered with olive groves, which are needed for the delicious oil they produce. Olive oil is used in cooking and as a dressing.
  2. Tomatoes - Almost every Mediterranean dish uses tomatoes in some form. This Pomodoro pasta with bacon recipe is a perfect example of how to use tomatoes well.
  3. Garlic - Garlic is a mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine and is often used to highlight other flavours in combination with it.
  4. Basil - The essence of the Mediterranean can be summed up in this tasty herb, whether it's used in a pesto sauce or as a salad garnish.
  5. Pasta - Pasta is also cooked in North Italy, but it is often associated with the Mediterranean region, especially for its role in Sicilian cuisine.
  6. Rice - From tasty risottos to hearty accompaniments in Greek and Spanish dishes, rice is used all over the region.
  7. Oregano - Another key Mediterranean herb, oregano blends well with other herby ingredients, including fennel seeds, basil, thyme and rosemary.
  8. Feta - Made from sheep and goat milk, feta is used in pastries and salads for a superb tangy flavour.
  9. Couscous - Widely used in Lebanese and North African cooking, couscous is a staple of many Mediterranean diets.
  10. Lemons - The tangy citrus of lemons is also used throughout the region to provide zinginess to many fish-based dishes.
Ways to effortlessly infuse your recipes with Mediterranean flair

Ways to effortlessly infuse your recipes with Mediterranean flair

Here’s how you can ensure that every dish you prepare has a distinctively Mediterranean feel:

Don’t overcook - Boiling a tomato sauce for hours isn’t how Mediterranean cooks achieve richness. Keep cooking temperatures to a minimum, and don’t serve Mediterranean dishes piping hot.

Use more herbs - Mediterranean recipes often call for herbs, but you can add even more because their use is highly regionalised. Thyme, oregano, rosemary and sage are all good options. Fresh basil always looks good as a garnish, too.

Use olive oil - Yes, olive oil is more costly than vegetable oil, but its distinct flavour gives Mediterranean food a lift. Only use extra virgin oil on salads, and make use of the standard olive oils for cooking.

Squeeze more lemon - The tanginess of many Mediterranean diet recipes comes from a modest squeeze of fresh lemon juice, so don’t be afraid to use it.

How to Cook the Perfect Halloumi for Mediterranean Recipes

How to Cook the Perfect Halloumi for Mediterranean Recipes

Halloumi is an essential component of many Mediterranean recipes. However, to get it perfectly cooked requires a few tips and tricks. Here’s how to cook the perfect halloumi the next time you try your hand at a Mediterranean recipe.

  • Don’t use oil. The halloumi will release its own fatty juices as it fries – and as it doesn’t melt like other cheeses, it shouldn’t stick to the pan.
  • Use a non-stick pan or griddle at medium-high heat. Since you won’t be using oil, make sure the pan you use is non-stick so you can easily flip the halloumi during cooking.
  • Cut your halloumi into 1cm slices. Slices thinner than 1cm will crisp up too quickly and you’ll miss out on the gooey centre.
  • Only flip your halloumi once all the fatty liquid has evaporated. The cheese should be golden brown before you flip it.
  • The second side will only take a minute to brown. Don’t leave it on the stove too long or your halloumi will dry up.

Bonus tip: Rub the halloumi with dried herbs like mint or oregano before cooking for an extra layer of flavour that will perfectly complement any Mediterranean dish.

Top 5 Mediterranean recipes for meal prep

Top 5 Mediterranean recipes for meal prep

Check out these five examples of the sort of Mediterranean recipes that are ideal for meal prepping:

Seafood pasta - So long as you chill and use them soon after cooking, many seafood recipes can be prepared in advance.

Courgette risotto - Courgettes taste great in Provencale stews and Italian risottos. Take a look at this courgette recipe collection for inspiration.

Mediterranean salads - From traditional Greek salad to tuna Nicoise salad, there are many options that almost taste of sunshine.

Mediterranean fish stews - Classics like hake and carrot chowder and the ever-popular salmon and leek stew are just two examples of tasty fish stews from the Med.

North African dishes - Mediterranean cuisine isn’t only about southern Europe. It also includes delicious dishes from North Africa, such as shakshuka with goat’s cheese.

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