Refreshing Side Dishes Perfect for Memorial Day
Are you looking to add a few lighter dishes, or just want some healthier alternatives? My list of Refreshing Mediterranean memorial side dishes promises to have a dish for all tastes.
From refreshing salads bursting with fresh vegetables and herbs to easy vegetable dishes these side dishes are perfect companions to any main course.
1. Best Caprese Pasta Salad
This crowd-pleasing dish brings together the fresh Mediterranean flavors of the famous caprese salad. Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil come together to make the best caprese pasta salad!
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2. Mediterranean Potato Salad with Herbs and Tomatoes
This Mediterranean potato salad with fresh herbs and tomatoes is refreshing and hearty. It pairs tender baby potatoes with fresh cherry tomatoes and finished with plenty of fresh herbs and a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
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3. 5-Ingredient Mediterranean Salad
There are only 5 ingredients in this beautiful and delicious Mediterranean salad: tomatoes, red pepper, onion, garlic and basil, dressed with a simple vinaigrette.
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4. Classic Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad is perfect as a light lunch or summer side. Ripe flavorful tomatoes, along with crispy cucumber, Kalamata olives, tender pasta, sprinkled with good feta and a simple dressing made with extra virgin olive oil come together for a pasta salad everyone will enjoy.
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5. Cool Tzatziki Cucumber Salad
Amazing tzatziki cucumber salad. Crisp cucumbers dressed with a creamy tzatziki dressing.
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6. Greek Island Potato Salad
This potato salad inspired by the Greek islands includes summer vegetables along with a creamy olive oil – Greek yogurt dressing.
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7. Authentic Tzatziki – Greek Garlic Yogurt Dip
Tzatziki, the popular Greek yogurt garlic dip is a favorite at Greek tavernas and restaurants. Creamy, spicy with cool cucumber and garlic, this dip is delicious and addictive!
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8. Greek Spicy Whipped Feta Cheese – Tirokafteri
Spicy Whipped Feta known as tirokafteri in Greek. This traditional Greek dip has it all: creamy, just a touch spicy, tangy and so satisfying.
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9. Greek Potato Salad – The Ultimate Potato Salad
A popular Greek recipe: a healthy potato salad made with olive oil and herbs. No mayo and no eggs
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10. Greek Style Baked Macaroni and (Feta) Cheese
Creamy and tangy pasta with a Greek touch, but without all the fat.
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11. Authentic Greek Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
Crispy potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, onion, tomato and bell peppers, roasted in olive oil. Eat it with feta cheese and fresh bread.
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12. Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Couscous
Caramelized roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas and plenty of herbs make for a flavorful, rich and filling couscous dish.
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