31 Fresh Summer Mediterranean Salad Recipes – Chef's Pencil

31 Fresh Summer Mediterranean Salad Recipes – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes31 Fresh Summer Mediterranean Salad Recipes – Chef's Pencil

Mediterranean food is known for its focus on fresh colorful ingredients and simple yet delicious flavors. One of the best ways to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean is through salads that showcase the region’s abundant produce and highlight its signature herbs and spices.

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Delicious Mediterranean salad!

Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish or a filling meal on its own there's a Mediterranean salad to suit you.

Olive oil is a staple of Mediterranean cooking and is clearly a key ingredient in Mediterranean salads so make sure you have some top-quality olive oil on hand (plus some lovely balsamic vinegar). Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality and most flavoursome as it is made purely from the first pressing of the olives and is not subjected to any chemical refining.

In addition to its unique flavor olive oil has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease stroke and certain cancers. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and may help protect against cognitive decline.