20 Mediterranean Diet Dinner Sides to Make This Spring

Prepare one of these side dishes for dinner this spring. These bright salads, sautées and grains take on seasonal flavors from foods like beets, broccoli and citrus fruit. In addition, they feature healthy ingredients like olive oil, yogurt, herbs, spices and whole grains to align with the Mediterranean diet. It’s been ranked as one of the healthiest diets for seven years in a row for encouraging the addition of nutrient-dense foods, rather than restricting “bad” foods in your eating pattern. Recipes like our Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella and Melting Beets with Goat Cheese add a colorful and nourishing touch to your evening meal.