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9 Quick and Healthy Mediterranean Diet Side Dishes

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Simple Cabbage Salad:

This salad features cabbage that remains wonderfully crunchy, even when tossed with a simple dressing. It's perfect for a quick and easy salad option that can be made in no time.

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Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Feta & Lemon:

This salad is both tangy and refreshing, made with cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, and lemon. It can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with greens for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Cucumber-Yogurt Salad:

A versatile dish, this cucumber-yogurt salad is a refreshing accompaniment to meat or fish. It also makes a delicious filling for pita bread. If you grate the cucumbers instead of chopping them, the mixture can be transformed into a tasty dip.

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Roasted Koginut Squash:

Koginut squash is a unique hybrid that combines the smooth, silky texture of kabocha squash with the rich, sweet flavor of butternut squash. This roasted squash makes a flavorful and distinctive side dish.

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Cauliflower Rice:

By pulsing cauliflower in a food processor, you can create a vegetable that closely resembles white rice. In this easy recipe, cauliflower rice is turned into a flavorful herbed pilaf, making it a healthy.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes:

This recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to prepare Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. The basic recipe is versatile and can complement many main dishes.

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Roasted Kalettes:

Kalettes, a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts, cook quickly in a hot oven, making this an easy and nutritious vegetable side dish. Their unique flavor and quick cooking time make them a great addition to any meal.

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Snap Pea & Cherry Tomato Stir-Fry:

This colorful and lightly spicy vegetable stir-fry pairs perfectly with grilled shrimp or salmon. You can also use snow peas or a combination of snap peas and snow peas to vary the texture and flavor.

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Quick & Easy Balsamic Cabbage:

This savory side dish features cabbage with a hint of sweetness from balsamic vinegar. It pairs well with roasted pork, chicken, or steak. For variety, try using Savoy or Napa cabbage instead of green cabbage.