13 Best Low Carb Mediterranean Recipes You’ll Absolutely Love

Every time I make Low Carb Mediterranean Recipes I feel like I am cooking something refreshing because the flavors are clean and the meals always feel light.

I love serving my Low Carb Mediterranean Recipes with dishes that keep the meal colorful and nourishing like a fresh tomato cucumber salad or a bowl of shrimp soup and sometimes I add a slice of focaccia made with almond flour or serve it next to a chilled orange salad or even pair it with leftover chicken breast recipes and each choice fits the Mediterranean vibe in a balanced and delicious way.

13. Greek Zucchini Fritters

These Greek Zucchini Fritters are delicious low carb Mediterranean recipes that combine zucchini and feta cheese so they are crunchy outside and soft inside and they make a perfect snack or side dish and you can serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs which makes them tasty and healthy and perfect for any meal and you can enjoy them with your family and friends while keeping your low carb Mediterranean diet on track.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis grated
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp almond flour
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

Directions

  1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess water
  2. Mix zucchini with feta cheese egg almond flour garlic salt and pepper
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
  4. Spoon mixture into pan and flatten slightly
  5. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown
  6. Serve warm with Greek yogurt

12. Mediterranean Eggplant Boats

These Mediterranean Eggplant Boats are amazing low carb Mediterranean recipes and they are filled with a mix of tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese so they are hearty and flavorful and you can bake them in the oven until tender and golden and they make a great main dish for lunch or dinner while keeping your meals healthy and low in carbs and everyone will love the rich flavors and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Scoop out eggplant flesh leaving a shell
  3. Mix chopped tomatoes olives feta and seasonings
  4. Fill eggplant shells with mixture
  5. Drizzle olive oil on top
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until tender
  7. Serve warm

11. Lemon Garlic Grilled Salmon

This Lemon Garlic Grilled Salmon is one of the yummiest low carb Mediterranean recipes because it’s packed with protein and omega-3s and flavored with fresh lemon garlic and olive oil so it is juicy and tender and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and you can serve it with a side of grilled vegetables and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil which makes your meal healthy delicious and easy to prepare while staying low carb.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
  2. Mix olive oil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper
  3. Brush mixture on salmon fillets
  4. Grill salmon 4–5 minutes per side
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley
  6. Serve with grilled vegetables

10. Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad

This Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad is a refreshing low carb Mediterranean recipe that uses finely chopped cauliflower instead of bulgur so it is light and crunchy and full of fresh parsley tomatoes cucumber and lemon juice so it is bright and flavorful and perfect for lunch or as a side dish and you can enjoy it anytime you want a low carb Mediterranean meal that is healthy simple and super tasty and makes your meals colorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 small cauliflower grated
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Grate cauliflower into small rice-like pieces
  2. Mix cauliflower with parsley tomatoes cucumber
  3. Add lemon juice olive oil salt and pepper
  4. Toss everything well
  5. Chill in fridge for 15 minutes
  6. Serve cold

9. Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey

These Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey are hearty low carb Mediterranean recipes and they are filled with a mixture of turkey tomatoes herbs and a touch of feta cheese so they are full of flavor and protein and you can bake them until peppers are tender and top is slightly golden and they make a perfect dinner that is easy to prep ahead and delicious and low carb Mediterranean diet friendly which makes them ideal for a family meal that everyone will enjoy while staying healthy.

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers halved and seeds removed
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook ground turkey
  3. Add tomatoes oregano salt and pepper
  4. Stuff bell pepper halves with mixture
  5. Top with crumbled feta
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender
  7. Serve warm

8. Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

These Mediterranean Chicken Skewers are tasty low carb Mediterranean recipes that are simple to make and full of flavor and you can marinate chicken chunks in olive oil lemon juice garlic and herbs so they are juicy and aromatic and then grill them until perfectly cooked and serve with a side salad which makes them perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner and they are low carb Mediterranean friendly and fun to enjoy with friends and family while keeping meals healthy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Skewers

Directions

  1. Mix olive oil lemon juice garlic oregano salt and pepper
  2. Marinate chicken cubes in mixture 30 minutes
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
  4. Thread chicken onto skewers
  5. Grill 4–5 minutes per side until cooked
  6. Serve with salad

7. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

These Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms are delightful low carb Mediterranean recipes and they are perfect for appetizers or snacks and you can fill mushroom caps with a mixture of sautéed spinach garlic and feta cheese so they are savory and rich in flavor and bake until golden and tender and they make a great low carb Mediterranean bite that everyone will enjoy and they are easy to prepare and healthy for any gathering or meal at home.

Ingredients

  • 12 large mushrooms cleaned and stems removed
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Sauté spinach and garlic in olive oil until wilted
  3. Mix with feta cheese
  4. Stuff mushroom caps with mixture
  5. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden
  6. Serve warm

6. Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Dressing

This Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Dressing is a light low carb Mediterranean recipe and it is full of flavor because shrimp is marinated in olive oil lemon juice garlic and fresh herbs so it becomes juicy and aromatic and you can grill them until perfectly cooked and serve on a bed of leafy greens or with a side of roasted vegetables which makes it a refreshing and satisfying low carb Mediterranean dish and perfect for dinner or lunch that is easy to make and healthy for everyone.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Mix olive oil lemon juice garlic parsley salt and pepper
  2. Marinate shrimp in mixture 15–20 minutes
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
  4. Thread shrimp onto skewers or grill directly
  5. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked
  6. Serve warm over salad or roasted veggies

5. Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice with Vegetables

This Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice with Vegetables is a flavorful low carb Mediterranean recipe that uses finely chopped cauliflower instead of rice and it is cooked with olive oil garlic zucchini bell peppers and cherry tomatoes so it is colorful and healthy and you can enjoy it as a side dish or a main meal and it keeps your meals light nutritious and full of Mediterranean flavors and perfect for a low carb Mediterranean diet that is simple to prepare and satisfying for everyone.

Ingredients

  • 1 small cauliflower grated into rice-like texture
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat
  2. Sauté garlic until fragrant
  3. Add zucchini bell pepper and cook 3–4 minutes
  4. Stir in cauliflower rice and cherry tomatoes
  5. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender
  6. Season with salt and pepper and serve

4. Baked Cod with Olives and Tomatoes

This Baked Cod with Olives and Tomatoes is a delicious low carb Mediterranean recipe and it is full of Mediterranean flavors because cod is baked with cherry tomatoes garlic olives and olive oil so it stays tender and juicy and you can sprinkle fresh parsley on top which makes it bright and fresh and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or lunch and it is simple to make low carb Mediterranean friendly and will satisfy your taste buds with its tangy savory flavors.

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Place cod fillets in a baking dish
  3. Mix tomatoes olives garlic and olive oil and pour over cod
  4. Season with salt and pepper
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until cod is cooked through
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve

3. Mediterranean Chicken Salad

This Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a refreshing low carb Mediterranean recipe and it is packed with juicy grilled chicken cucumbers cherry tomatoes red onions olives and feta cheese so it is crunchy and flavorful and you can drizzle with olive oil lemon juice and herbs which makes it bright and healthy and perfect for lunch or a light dinner and it keeps your low carb Mediterranean diet on track while being easy to prepare and satisfying for the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Mix olive oil lemon juice salt and pepper to make dressing
  2. Combine chicken tomatoes cucumber onion olives and feta in a bowl
  3. Pour dressing over salad
  4. Toss gently to combine
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature

2. Zoodles with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

These Zoodles with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes are a tasty low carb Mediterranean recipe that uses zucchini noodles instead of pasta and they are tossed in homemade or store-bought pesto with sweet cherry tomatoes so it is fresh flavorful and light and you can sprinkle parmesan cheese on top which makes it satisfying and perfect for a quick dinner or lunch while keeping your meals low carb Mediterranean friendly and healthy and easy to prepare anytime you crave a pasta-like dish without the carbs.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchinis spiralized
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 tbsp pesto sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated parmesan for topping (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
  2. Sauté zucchini noodles 2–3 minutes until slightly tender
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and pesto
  4. Toss gently to coat
  5. Season with salt and pepper
  6. Serve topped with parmesan if desired

1. Greek Salad with Avocado

This Greek Salad with Avocado is a vibrant low carb Mediterranean recipe and it combines cucumbers tomatoes red onions olives feta and creamy avocado so it is crunchy fresh and satisfying and you can drizzle with olive oil lemon juice and a pinch of oregano which makes it flavorful and perfect for lunch snack or side dish and it keeps your low carb Mediterranean diet on track while being simple to prepare and full of natural Mediterranean goodness and your taste buds will love the creamy and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine cucumbers tomatoes onion olives feta and avocado in a bowl
  2. Mix olive oil lemon juice oregano salt and pepper for dressing
  3. Pour dressing over salad
  4. Toss gently to combine
  5. Serve immediately

Conclusion

These 13 low carb Mediterranean recipes are delicious easy and perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy flavorful meals while staying low carb Mediterranean friendly and healthy and you can try each recipe for lunch dinner or snacks and enjoy the vibrant Mediterranean flavors every day and if you loved these low carb Mediterranean recipes make sure to subscribe to my blog for more easy yummiest healthy recipes that you can try at home and share with your friends and family.

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