Whipped Feta to Falafel: 12 Must-Try Mediterranean Recipes

By Jenn Segal

From whipped feta dip to falafel to Greek shrimp, these Mediterranean recipes should be on the top of your list when you’ve got a hankering for it.

Creamy Whipped Feta Dip

Similar to htipiti, the salty and tangy Mediterranean mezze spread, this feta dip is fabulous with toasted pita or veggies.
Grilled Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

These charred meatballs are laced with warm spices and served with a cooling yogurt sauce.
Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a refreshing and good-for-you yogurt and cucumber dip. Serve it with pita, grilled meats, gyros, or just eat it with a spoon!
Middle Eastern Kofta

Made with fragrant spices, roasted nuts, herbs and aromatics, this lamb kofta will take your taste buds on an adventure.
Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill

These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they’re a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.
Golden Gazpacho

This silky-smooth gazpacho is heightened with a touch of curry and turmeric.
Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Chickpeas, Lemon & Dill

With fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and chickpeas, this Middle Eastern-style bulgur salad is like a bulked-up tabbouleh.
Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These grilled chicken kabobs marinated in a yogurt, lemon, garlic, and spices are a huge crowdpleaser.
Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

This wonderfully light and creamy yogurt dressing is a cinch to make and is delicious on just about anything, even grilled meats.
Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta)

One of my go-to weeknight dinners: Greek shrimp nestled in a spiced tomato sauce, topped with chunks of feta, and then baked until golden.
Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew)

Brimming with fresh seafood in a tomato and wine broth that tastes like the sea, cioppino is a delicious Italian-American fish stew.
Falafel

Making homemade falafel is as easy as making meatballs. The secret is to avoid using canned chickpeas.