Popsugar Health & Fitness Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean Diet Recipes For Weight Loss These Colorful, Meal-Prep-Worthy Dishes May Be the Most Flavourful Way to Lose Weight 11 June 2019 by Tarah Chieffi Image Source: Inspiralized The Mediterranean diet has been getting a lot of buzz lately. Why? Because it has consistently been proven to be one of the best diets for weight loss and overall health, and yet those who try the Mediterranean diet often find that it's much easier to follow than other plans. That's because the Mediterranean diet is more than a diet; it's an eating template you can follow for the rest of your life, making it a great choice for weight loss. The list of foods isn't restrictive, the diet is easy to sustain, and there are lots of delicious dishes you can cook up. We've rounded up 15 recipes to get you started, and once you give these a try, you'll have all the tools you need to build your own tasty Mediterranean meals. Related: I Tried the Mediterranean Diet For a Week — and I Totally Get It Now 1 Caprese Salad Skewers Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry No time to cook? These skewers are low-carb, easy to prepare, and full of fresh flavour. Keep a few in the fridge for a quick snack, or serve alongside a veggie-packed salad for a complete meal. Get the recipe: caprese salad skewers 1 / 5 2 Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Quinoa contains more protein and fibre than brown rice, which can help you feel fuller longer. This sweet and savory salad would be great as a side with baked fish. Get the recipe: quinoa salad with cherries and feta 2 / 5 3 Kale, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Egg Muffins Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Egg muffins are the perfect breakfast on the go, and this kale, caramelized onion, and gouda recipe is packed with veggies and protein. Make a large batch over the weekend, pop them in the freezer, and reheat as needed. Get the recipe: kale, caramelized onion, and gouda egg muffins 3 / 5 4 Roasted Broccoli Rabe With Lemon, Chili Flakes, and Parmesan Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry If you're trying to lose weight, adding in more green veggies is a good way to get started. This roasted broccoli recipe has loads of flavour and just a hint of spice. Get the recipe: roasted broccoli rabe with lemon, chili flakes, and parmesan 4 / 5 5 Pesto Pasta Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry If you need a potluck-friendly food that won't throw you off your weight-loss goals, whip up this pasta salad. Feel free to follow the recipe as is, or throw in your favourite combination of fresh veggies. Get the recipe: pesto pasta salad 5 / 5 Mediterranean DietHealthy RecipesWeight Loss