7 Mediterranean Diet Lunches with No Added Sugar

This hearty red lentil soup uses spices common in Persian cuisine: turmeric, cumin and saffron. Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.

Red Lentil Soup with Saffron

This avocado caprese salad has all the flavors of a classic caprese salad with the addition of creamy avocado. 

Avocado Caprese Salad

This flavorful chickpea salad gets heat from sambal oelek, a ground chile paste. Carrots provide crunchy texture to contrast the chickpeas in this easy no-cook recipe.

Chile-Spiced Chickpea Salad

This lentil-vegetable soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a filling, flavorful main dish. 

One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

With a variety of flavors and textures (and a whopping 30 grams of protein!), these meal-prep bowls will keep you fueled all afternoon. 

Spinach & Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa

This quick, protein-rich chicken stew recipe draws flavor inspiration from shawarma with spices like cumin, paprika and pepper. 

Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Stew

This no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer's best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. 

Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette