The Mediterranean Diet is a flavorful and approachable way to embrace a healthy eating pattern this month and beyond!

California walnuts serve as a versatile ingredient for those looking to adopt the Mediterranean Diet and integrate nutritious ingredients into their spring and summer recipes. 

Check out the Mediterranean diet recipe collection for this Roasted Cauliflower with Romesco, a perfect go-to side dish that brings in traditional Mediterranean ingredients and flavors.

Recipe and photo courtesy of California Walnuts

Any dark leafy green would work well in this dish, but Swiss chard adds a delightful bitterness with the sweet tomatoes, spicy red chili flakes, and fresh herbs. Because of these strong flavors, the sardines in this dish do not taste fishy at all. 



Oldways Recipe and photo

Try this Catalan recipe for roasted vegetables called Escalivada. It’s a terrific tapa, appetizer or side dish that pairs well with extra virgin olive oil. It makes a great topping on toasty whole grain bread.

Recipe and photo courtesy of North American Olive Oil Association

Refreshing, delicious, and easy-to-make, this salad is your passport to summer, Mediterranean style. Watermelon is such a natural crowd-pleaser at summer cookouts that it’s rare to see it in any form other than by itself or in the occasional fruit salad. This recipe switches things up and proves that it goes surprisingly well with Mediterranean flavors like smoky Niçoise-Coquillo olives, fennel, and red onion.

Recipe and photography courtesy of FOODMatch

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