There’s something magical about eating Mediterranean in the summertime. Maybe it’s the scent of fresh herbs drifting from a backyard garden, the juicy burst of ripe tomatoes, or the simple pleasure of lingering over a meal as the sun sets. Summer on the Mediterranean is about slowing down, enjoying the freshest ingredients of the season, and bringing people together around the table.

Whether you’re grilling seafood on the patio, tossing together a zesty salad with garden cucumbers, or simmering vegetables in golden olive oil, Mediterranean cooking has a way of turning even the simplest dish into something unforgettable.

We've gathered some of our favorite Mediterranean dinner recipes that truly shine in the summer — packed with flavor, color, and sunshine. These are the kinds of meals that make you feel good, body and soul.

If these summer recipes have you excited to eat the Mediterranean way, you’re in luck, our signature 10-Week Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Program and The Mediterranean Way (perfect if you’re focused on health without the weight loss angle) both begin this Monday. Plus, our 30-Day Mediterranean Clean Eating Challenge kicks off then too. Join us and bring the Mediterranean lifestyle to your table!

You can learn more and sign up here: Mediterranean Living Member Portal

Have a healthy week, Dupa!

Bill Bradley, R.D.

Mediterranean Living