If you like fresh, fuss-free meals with bold, sunny flavors, these No-Cook Mediterranean Recipes for Hot Days are a great one to try. They use simple ingredients like juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy cheese, olives, and lots of herbs. Everything is tossed together with a splash of lemon or olive oil, and there’s no stove involved. These Mediterranean dishes are light, full of texture, and easy to pull together, and are perfect for hot days when you just want something cool and quick.
Mediterranean Hummus Dip
Hummus Dip is a Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern spread made with chickpeas and tahini, then seasoned with lemon, garlic, and cumin. This extremely creamy, smooth & fresh dip comes together in just 25 minutes!
To learn more: Mediterranean Hummus Dip
Greek Salad
Delicious, colorful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish whether it's for your summer BBQ parties or family meals.
It is made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese. This simple Greek Salad is ready in 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors you will love.
To learn more: Greek Cucumber Salad
Haydari - Turkish Yogurt Dip
Haydari is a delicious Turkish Yoghurt Dip made with feta cheese, thick strained yogurt, fresh herbs, and chopped walnuts.
This tangy dip is one of the most popular mezes in Turkey and also is widely served in Turkish restaurants with kebabs and Pita Bread along with Ezme Salad (Acili Ezme).
To learn more: Haydari - Turkish Yoghurt Dip
Piyaz - Turkish White Bean Salad
Fasulye Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad) is a healthy and nutritious side dish and a perfect accompaniment to your meals. It is made of beans, onions, tomatoes, and parsley then dressed with tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.
To learn more: Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad)
Cacik - Turkish Yogurt Dip
Cacik is a delicious and refreshing Turkish Yogurt Dip made with cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs. It is very easy to prepare, ready in just 10 minutes and only needs a few fridge ingredients. This wonderful Mediterranean sauce is similar to its Greek cousin known as "Tzatziki".
To learn more: Cacik - Turkish Yogurt Dip
Turkish Fig Pudding
This rich and creamy Turkish Fig Pudding (Incir Uyutmasi) recipe infused with butterscotchy dried figs is one of my favorite guilt-free desserts. And surprisingly it is only made with two main ingredients: dried figs and milk (yes, you heard it right, you only need two ingredients!)
Today, this creamy fig pudding is often enjoyed as a dessert in many households in Turkey.
To learn more: Turkish Fig Pudding (Incir Uyutmasi)
Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad
If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful salad recipe for your summer BBQ parties, look no further than the Traditional Kisir Recipe!
This spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad is the perfect dish to impress your guests and add some variety to your table.
To learn more: Traditional Kisir Recipe (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad)
Cerkez Tavugu
Çerkez Tavuğu (Circassian Chicken) is a delicious mezze/appetizer made of shredded poached chicken mixed with a creamy walnut sauce. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken or stale bread pieces.
Ready in 30 minutes, this unique chicken dish is perfect for quick weekday meals or big family gatherings.
To learn more: Çerkez Tavuğu - Circassian Chicken)
Meatless Cig Kofte
This Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe is my go-to vegetarian twist on a Turkish street food favorite from Urfa, a city in southeastern Turkey. It also works beautifully as a light meze or appetizer and has a lot in common with Kibbeh Nayyeh from Levantine kitchens.
To learn more: Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe
Zeytoon Parvardeh
Zeytoon Parvardeh is a Persian Marinated Olive dish made with green olives, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and fresh herbs. It’s rich, tangy, and a little nutty—full of the kind of flavor that makes you go back for another bite.
To learn more: Zeytoon Parvardeh - Persian Marinated Olive
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