7 Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Try these heart-healthy recipes that are delicious and satisfying.

ByABC News via logo
February 26, 2013, 12:30 PM

Feb. 26, 2013— -- intro: Looking to give your heart a healthy boost? A new study from The New England Journal of Medicine has shown that a Mediterranean diet can help stave off heart disease. Here are some recipes that will kick-start your healthy eating habits.

quicklist:1category: title: Michael Symon's Sicilian Cauliflowerurl: text: Olive oil, pine nuts and dried fruit give bland cauliflower some pep.

Recipe: Michael Symon's Sicilian Cauliflowermedia: 17463233related: 14975228~12500741~11766795

quicklist:2category: title: Daphne Oz's Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Roasted Tomato and Basil url: text: Halibut tastes even better when coated with a crunchy pistachio crust.

Recipe: Daphne Oz's Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Roasted Tomato and Basil media: 15330296related: 9250755~7128425~6927111

quicklist:3category: title: Rachel Willen's Spicy Moroccan Salmon with Cous Cousurl: text: Fresh salmon is flavored with extra virgin olive oil and served with herbed Cous Cous.

Recipe: Rachel Willen's Spicy Moroccan Salmon with Cous Cousmedia: 18278065related: 6922177~6905902~12538705

quicklist:4category: title: Emeril's Orange, Walnut and Goat Cheese Saladurl: text: Adding a handful of nuts to your salad gives your meal extra protein and healthy fats.

Recipe: Emeril's Orange, Walnut and Goat Cheese Saladmedia: 17717130related:

quicklist:5category: title: The Silver Spoon Cookbook's Sea Bass Baked in a Parcelurl: text: Incredibly flavorful, this recipe steams sea bass in a parcel filled with fresh herbs and wine.

Recipe: The Silver Spoon Cookbook's Sea Bass Baked in a Parcelmedia: 15199581related: 16621787~16629857

quicklist:6category: title: Tyler Florence's Kale Salad with Green Apple and Walnutsurl: text: Full of vitamins and minerals, kale gets Mediterranean-flair with walnuts and a roasted grape vinaigrette.

Recipe: Tyler Florence's Kale Salad with Green Apple and Walnutsmedia: 17875352related: 15000629

quicklist:7category: title: Daphne's Gladiator Oatmealurl: text: Breakfast can be heart-healthy, too! Try this oatmeal recipe doused with olive oil and topped with tofu bacon.

Recipe: Daphne's Gladiator Oatmealmedia: 18132780related: 15920292