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Mediterranean-Inspired Salads & Salad Dressings

From crisp greens to hearty grains, these Mediterranean-inspired salads and salad dressings are full of color and flavor. You'll find gluten-free options, bright vegetables, and homemade dressings that make every bite delicious. Perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or sharing with friends.

Need a suggestion? Consider the Chickpea Cucumber Salad or the Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad! Your family will love these salads!

  • A Mediterranean bowl filled with grilled chicken, couscous, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese, surrounded by bowls of olives and tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Bowl
  • A bowl of gluten free gnocchi salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red bell pepper, and fresh basil sits on a light surface, accompanied by a spoon and green napkin.
    Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Gnocchi
  • A black bowl filled with chicken and pesto pasta salad-penne tossed with cherry tomatoes, spinach leaves, mozzarella chunks, olives, and chicken in pesto sauce-sits on a light surface.
    Chicken And Pesto Pasta Salad
  • A black bowl filled with Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion slices, olives, and pesto, garnished with fresh basil. A spoon, fork, and napkin are beside the bowl, with extra pesto in a small dish nearby.
    Tortellini Pasta Salad With Pesto
  • A jar of Pistachio Pesto.
    Pistachio Pesto Recipe (Easy Basil Pesto With Pistachios)
  • Tuna nicoise salad on a white platter.
    Nicoise Tuna Salad Recipe With A Dijon Dressing
  • Arugula Quinoa Salad in a black bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Arugula Quinoa Salad With Roasted Zucchini
  • Quinoa Beet Salad in a white bowl surrounded by a green napkin, mint, and a spoon.
    Beet And Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese
  • A bowl of zesty quinoa salad in a black bowl surrounded by tomatoes.
    Zesty Quinoa Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Chickpea Orzo Salad in a white bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing
  • Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad in a white bowl.
    Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
  • Mediterranean tuna salad in a white bowl.
    Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Herbs
  • Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe on a white plate with a striped napkin and a fork.
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • Hearts of Palm salad on a white plate with lettuce and a fork.
    Hearts Of Palm Salad With Avocado
  • Tomato, Nectarine & Mozzarella Salad Recipe on a plate.
    Nectarine Salad With Burrata And Tomatoes
  • Homemade Basil Pesto recipe in a mason jar with basil and cheese on a board.
    Basil Pesto Sauce (Homemade)
  • Greek Village Salad
  • Gluten-free potato salad in a white bowl.
    Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans And Fresh Herbs
  • Italian gluten free pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Gluten Free Pasta Salad With Artichokes and Herbs (Italian)
  • Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette Salad Dressing on lettuce which is sitting on a black plate.
    Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Tabbouleh salad in a black bowl.
    Cauliflower Tabbouleh
  • Cold asparagus salad with lemon, herbs, cheese, and nuts in a white bowl.
    Asparagus Salad With Lemon And Herbs
  • jerusalem salad in a white bowl.
    Jerusalem Salad
  • A black bowl filled with an Italian white bean salad.
    Italian White Bean Salad
  • Arugula, beet, and goat cheese salad in a white bowl with a fork stuck in it.
    Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
  • Cold lentil salad in a white bowl.
    Greek Lentil Salad With Lemon Dressing
  • Burrata Caprese salad on a white platter with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top.
    Easy Burrata Caprese
  • Arugula, date, feta, and pistachio salad in a white bowl.
    Arugula Salad With Feta
  • Turkish Grilled or Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe Featured Image
    Turkish Eggplant Salad
A picture of Gwen Wolken in her home.

Hi! I'm Gwen

I’m so happy you are here. I started blogging to share my recipes with family and friends. You will find recipes that are Mediterranean-inspired and mostly gluten-free. I try to eat simple and seasonally, cooking with fresh whole foods. I hope to inspire you with a love for amazing food, as well as to encourage you to try something new!

About Me

Easy Spring Recipes

  • A close-up of golden-brown blueberry yogurt muffins with a crumbly topping and visible blueberry filling, stacked on top of each other against a light background.
    Blueberry Yogurt Muffins with Crumble Topping
  • A glass filled with layers of creamy green pistachio tiramisu mousse and brown biscuit, topped with chopped pistachios, sits on a wooden board surrounded by whole pistachios and another dessert in the background.
    Pistachio Tiramisu In Cups
  • A close-up of a golden-brown potato kugel casserole with a crispy top in a white dish, surrounded by small plates with fresh greens and a green cloth, on a light-colored surface.
    Crispy Potato Kugel Recipe (Passover Friendly)
  • A baked casserole reminiscent of zucchini kugel, topped with neatly arranged rounds of leeks and garnished with fresh thyme in a white rectangular dish. The edges are browned and the vegetables are beautifully golden.
    Zucchini Kugel (Passover Zucchini Casserole with Leeks)
  • A glass trifle bowl filled with layers of chocolate mousse, bananas, chopped nuts, and chocolate pieces—a decadent trifle with chocolate—topped with more bananas and chocolate crumbles. Bowls of extra toppings sit in the background.
    Trifle With Chocolate, Bananas, And Cashews (Gluten-Free)
  • A white plate with a neatly arranged row of roasted asparagus with lemon, topped with golden brown crispy crumbs or crushed crackers.
    Roasted Asparagus With Lemon And Matzo Crumble

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  • Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad in a white bowl.
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