17 Mediterranean Summer Recipes (No Grill Required)

Light & Fresh (No Cook / Minimal Cook)

→ Cherry Tomato Salad

Juicy cherry tomatoes, good olive oil, feta and fresh herbs come together in this simple salad that tastes like peak summer. It’s bright, refreshing, and ready in minutes.

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→ Sardines on Toast

This Mediterranean sardine toast is salty, lemony, and packed with bold flavor. It’s the kind of effortless summer bite that feels rustic yet elegant, perfect for lunch or a light appetizer.

→ Tomato and Feta Sandwich

Ripe tomatoes and creamy feta layered onto crusty bread create the ultimate summer sandwich. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and absolutely no cooking needed.

→ Dakos Kritikos

Dakos is a classic Cretan salad made with tomatoes, mizithra cheese, olive oil, and barley rusks. It’s hearty, refreshing, and one of the most iconic no-cook Mediterranean dishes for summer.

Tomato Season Favorites

→ Gemista (Stuffed Tomatoes)

Gemista — traditional Greek stuffed tomatoes — are filled with fragrant rice, herbs, and olive oil, then baked until tender. It’s one of the most beloved Greek summer dishes, and for good reason.

→ Tomato Feta Galette

This rustic tomato feta galette combines flaky pastry with juicy tomatoes and tangy cheese. It’s elegant enough for entertaining but relaxed enough for a summer weeknight.

→ Roasted Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad

Roasted corn and sweet cherry tomatoes make this salad rich, slightly smoky, and deeply satisfying. It’s a beautiful way to highlight summer produce while keeping things easy.

→ Ladenia The Greek Pizza

Ladenia is a traditional Greek flatbread topped with fresh tomatoes, sliced onions, and generous olive oil. Often called “Greek pizza,” it’s lighter, simpler, and deeply rooted in Greek summer cooking — perfect when tomatoes are at their peak.

→ Cherry Tomato Pasta with Pesto

Burst cherry tomatoes and fresh pesto create a vibrant pasta dish that screams summer. It’s quick, colorful, and packed with flavor.

Easy Oven & Broiled Mains

→ Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

This Greek sheet pan chicken delivers juicy, lemony flavor with minimal effort. Everything roasts together in the oven, making it perfect for easy summer dinners.

→ Chicken Pita Wrap

Tender chicken, charred tomatoes, sweet garlic and creamy yogurt sauce wrapped in warm pita make this wrap light but satisfying. It’s a summer classic that feels fresh and effortless.

→ Greek Chicken Chops

Greek chicken chops are marinated with herbs, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then roasted until perfectly golden. They’re bold, simple, and ideal for indoor summer cooking.

→ Greek Spatchcocked Chicken

Spatchcocking allows the chicken to cook evenly and develop crisp skin in the oven. This version is packed with flavor and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Elegant Easy Summer Dishes

→ Charred Asparagus Pasta

Charred asparagus tossed with creamy pasta creates a dish that feels fresh and elegant. It’s simple, seasonal, and perfect for warm evenings.

→ Roasted Branzino Fillets

These roasted branzino fillets are delicate, flaky, and finished with olive oil and lemon. A beautiful Mediterranean seafood dish that feels special but cooks quickly.

→ Shrimp Spaghetti (Garidomakaronada)

Garidomakaronada is bright, garlicky, and full of Greek flair. It’s an easy seafood dinner that comes together fast and tastes like summer.

→ One Pan Pesto Salmon

This one-pan pesto salmon is vibrant, herbaceous, and incredibly simple to make. A perfect Mediterranean-style dinner when you want something light but satisfying.

More Summer recipes

Greek No Crust Zucchini Pie – Kolokithopita

Dolmadakia – Stuffed Grape Leaves

Greek Green Beans In Tomato Sauce

Shrimp Orzo In Lemon Garlic Sauce