11 Mediterranean Recipes to Make on Repeat

The cuisines from the areas around the Mediterranean sea are some of the most popular and beloved in the world. If you had to just pick one favorite, it would be incredibly difficult to do, especially since there's such a wide variety of ingredients and techniques used to create these dishes.

Here, we've picked our favorite and most iconic dishes from around the Mediterranean, hailing from the likes of Turkey, Greece, Morocco and Spain.

Tabbouleh

This take on the classic Middle Eastern salad centers on bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, tomatoes and other fresh ingredients. It's a hearty dish, and great for lunches and leftovers.

Mercimek Çorbası

Mercimek Çorbası is a rich, warming lentil soup recipe hailing from Turkey. We've included a few tips for ingredient substitutions if you can't find the ones traditionally used.

Moroccan Chicken with Lemon and Olives

We highly recommend making this delicious braised chicken dish in a traditional Moroccan tagine, but if you don't have one, don't fret—just use a large, shallow, thick-bottomed skillet with a lid.

Greek Salad

Simply Recipes founder Elise Bauer says, "This Greek salad is a favorite of my father's to make during the summer."

Hummus

Quit buying store-bought hummus and make it yourself! With a few cans of chickpeas and a blender, it's easy to make at home.

Menemen

This spiced Turkish egg dish is traditionally served at breakfast, but the versatile combination of savory flavors gives it the flexibility to make a fantastic lunch or dinner.

Paella

Infused with saffron and laden with mixed seafood and meats, Valencian paella is a special dish that's great for sharing. All you need with it is some wine, sliced bread and all your friends and family!

Spanakopita

To make this easy vegetarian Greek pie, spinach, feta, ricotta, and fresh herbs are encased in layers of flaky, buttery phyllo. It's often folded into triangles, but here it's made into a quick and simple casserole.

Moussaka

This is the Greek version of the layered dish found all over the Mediterranean. It takes time to put together, but the outcome is so worth it!

Sabich

Author Micah Siva grew up eating sabich, a stuffed flatbread sandwich made with fried eggplant, boiled eggs, tahini sauce, hummus, and a tangy Israeli salad. Her recipe includes plenty of great tips for making it at home.

Avgolemono

This classic Greek chicken and lemon soup is enriched with silky eggs. Our recipe gives you the foolproof methods you need to make it perfectly in your own home.