15 Super-Flavorful Mediterranean Salad Recipes By Ally Sorrells Ally Sorrells Ally Sorrells is a former EatingWell editorial fellow who loves to write about health and nutrition news in publications such as Food & Wine, Real Simple and U.S. News and World Report. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 13, 2023 Close Whether you're looking to up your lunch game or want to add a healthy side salad to your weeknight dinner, our favorite Mediterranean salad recipes will leave you feeling satisfied. These salads are inspired by the Mediterranean diet, so they're packed with fresh and delicious ingredients like cucumbers, white beans and feta cheese. Salads like Greek Salad with Edamame and Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & Tomatoes are nutritious, tasty and will make eating your veggies easier—and tastier—than ever! Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 15 Greek Salad with Edamame View Recipe Save Edamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za'atar. 02 of 15 Fig & Goat Cheese Salad View Recipe Save The sweet-and-savory combination of the figs and earthy goat cheese will surely satisfy the palate. If you can't find dried figs, try swapping in dried apricots. 03 of 15 Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & Tomatoes View Recipe Save This Mediterranean quinoa salad is chock-full of fresh veggies that marinate in a bright, fresh dressing. It's an easy vegetarian dinner recipe that can also be made ahead as a healthy lunch option. 04 of 15 Quinoa, Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Roasted Lemon Dressing View Recipe Save Roasting lemons mellows their tartness and creates a layer of caramelized flavor that pairs well with the raw broccoli and savory quinoa in this healthy chicken dinner salad. Even better, the chicken and lemons roast on one sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze. 05 of 15 Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette View Recipe Save This no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer's best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary. 06 of 15 Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad View Recipe Save We've loaded this healthy pasta salad with vegetables and flavors of the Mediterranean. Sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of lemon zest jazz up the dressing, while tender-crisp broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze. 07 of 15 Greek Salad with Pita Bread & Hummus View Recipe Save Elevate hummus and pita by piling your plate high with cucumbers, carrots and mixed greens! Just a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil is all it takes to dress it up. 08 of 15 White Bean & Veggie Salad View Recipe Save This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables. 09 of 15 Quinoa Power Salad View Recipe Save Make this satisfying salad in the evening and enjoy one portion for dinner, then pack the remaining portion for lunch the next day. Loaded with protein- and fiber-rich ingredients like chicken, sweet potato and quinoa plus power greens, this meal is nutrition-packed! 10 of 15 Spiralized Cucumber Salad with Feta & Olives View Recipe Save Save time and spiralize crisp cucumber instead of chopping it for this easy, healthy vegetable side. Want to make it a meal? Just add grilled chicken, shrimp or canned chickpeas. 11 of 15 Cucumber, Tomato & Arugula Salad with Hummus View Recipe Save Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek-inspired salad. Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling yet healthy lunch. 12 of 15 Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing View Recipe Save This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers. 13 of 15 Pita Panzanella Salad with Meatballs View Recipe Save This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines the flavors of Greece with the format of a traditional Tuscan bread salad for a refreshing yet hearty meal. For a twist, try stuffing the salad into the pitas rather than crisping them. 14 of 15 Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens View Recipe Save For a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we've replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch. 15 of 15 Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad View Recipe Save Simple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: Soaking the onion tempers its bite, and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Regional Mediterranean Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit