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    28 Mediterranean Recipes You Should Make ASAP

    Fresh and flavor-packed.

    Marie Telling
    by Marie Telling

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    1. Zahav's Hummus Tehina

    Bobbi Lin / Via food52.com

    I've made this hummus several times, both with dried chickpeas and canned ones, and the recipe is always a knock out.

    Get the recipe here.

    2. Pasta Alla Norma

    Peter Georgakopoulos / Via souvlakiforthesoul.com

    A Sicilian pasta that'll make you want to book plane tickets to Palermo subito.

    Get the recipe here.

    3. Chickpea Sauté With Greek Yogurt

    Kimberley Hasselbrink / Via thekitchn.com

    The perfect summer lunch.

    Get the recipe here.

    4. Shakshuka With Red Peppers and Cumin

    Jonathan Lovekin / Via epicurious.com

    The North African classic has taken over the US food scene in the past few years. And for a good reason: It's easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious.

    Get the recipe here.

    5. Yotam Ottolenghi's A'ja (Bread Fritters)

    Kimberley Hasselbrink / Via thekitchn.com

    Israeli-British chef Yotam Ottolenghi is a true recipe genius and I've never tried anything of his that wasn't absolutely amazing, including these fritters.

    Get the recipe here.

    6. Fried Halloumi Cheese

    David Lebovitz / Via davidlebovitz.com

    The best savory summer snack out there.

    Get the recipe here.

    7. Vegan Tahini “Ice Cream” With Pistachios and Cardamom Halvah Sauce

    Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox / Via mayihavethatrecipe.com

    If all my desserts could be smothered with halvah sauce, I'd be a happy woman.

    Get the recipe here.

    8. Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Kebabs

    Tieghan Gerard / Via halfbakedharvest.com

    The perfect way to celebrate grilling season.

    Get the recipe here.

    9. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Tahini

    Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox / Via mayihavethatrecipe.com

    😍

    Get the recipe here.

    10. Farro Tabbouleh With Burrata and Hummus

    Tieghan Gerard / halfbakedharvest.com
    halfbakedharvest.com

    Bring some Mediterranean flavors to your brunch table.

    Get the recipe here.

    11. Taramasalata

    David Lebovitz / Via davidlebovitz.com

    Perhaps the most underrated, yet most delicious, mediterranean dip.

    Get the recipe here.

    12. Beef Kofta With Grain-Free Tabouli

    Peter Georgakopoulos / Via souvlakiforthesoul.com

    A grain-free tabouli made with some grated cauliflower. Not exactly traditional, but pretty damn tasty.

    Get the recipe here.

    13. Quinoa-Stuffed Grape Leaves in Red Wine Sauce

    Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox / Via mayihavethatrecipe.com

    This recipe uses quinoa while traditional stuffed grape leaves, aka Dolma, are usually stuffed with rice. You can really use either, depending on your taste.

    Get the recipe here.

    14. Greek Salad

    Peter Georgakopoulos
    souvlakiforthesoul.com

    An awesome take on a classic.

    Get the recipe here.

    15. Halvah Bars

    Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox / Via mayihavethatrecipe.com

    Halvah is one of these things that makes life worth living.

    Get the recipe here.

    16. Caponata

    David Lebovitz
    davidlebovitz.com

    Caponata is a Sicilian salad made of cooked vegetables (mostly eggplant), and it's definitely worth a try.

    Get the recipe here.

    17. Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar

    J. Kenji López-Alt / Via seriouseats.com

    If you haven't tried za'atar yet, do yourself a favor and do it asap.

    Get the recipe here.

    18. Labneh

    David Lebovitz / Via davidlebovitz.com

    The yogurt-based Lebanese dip is a real stunner.

    Get the recipe here.

    19. Baked Pasta With Merguez and Harissa-Spiked Sauce

    Nicole Franzen / Via bonappetit.com

    Merguez is a spicy sausage from North Africa that's popular all around the Mediterranean. Try it once and you'll become obsessed.

    Get the recipe here.

    20. Carrot Salad With Harissa, Feta, and Mint

    Deb Perelman / Via smittenkitchen.com

    This recipe has been a favorite of mine for many years and I don't think I'll get tired of it any time soon. Spicy but super fresh, this is the perfect carrot salad.

    Get the recipe here.

    21. Menemen

    Sam Linsell / Via drizzleanddip.com

    Menemen is a traditional Turkish egg dish that will take your brunches to a whole new level.

    Get the recipe here.

    22. Roasted Cauliflower and Za’atar Salad

    David Frenkiel & Luise Vindahl / Via greenkitchenstories.com

    Not a traditional dish but a delicious Mediterranean-inspired salad.

    Get the recipe here.

    23. Baklava

    Natasha Kravchuk
    natashaskitchen.com

    Just perfect.

    Get the recipe here.

    24. Za’atar Roast Chicken With Green Tahini Sauce

    Marcus Nilsson / Via bonappetit.com

    Because za'atar and tahini already make everything better on their own. Combine them together and you've got yourself a killer dish.

    Get the recipe here.

    25. Avocado Tzatziki

    Peter Georgakopoulos
    souvlakiforthesoul.com

    Definitely not conventional but also definitely good.

    Get the recipe here.

    26. Strawberry Pomegranate and Rose Petal Mess

    Marcus Nilsson / Via bonappetit.com

    We're not worthy of such beauty.

    Get the recipe here.

    27. Marinated Pepper Salad With Basil, Capers and Pecorino

    Alexandra Stafford / food52.com

    Italy in a salad.

    Get the recipe here.

    28. Tahini Shortbread Cookies

    Michael Persico / food52.com

    We actually featured these cookies among our favorite recipes because they are absolutely perfect.

    Get the recipe here.