Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean Diet

Based on the Greek, Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean cuisines of Cyprus, Ayhan’s salad dressings and marinades are a zesty blend of fine herbs, oils and imported fine red wine vinegars. Be sure to try a selection from Grilled Salads, Marinades, Classics and Low Carb below. Think healthy, delicious and Mediterranean. Enjoy!

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QUICK CHICKEN KEBAB (596 cals)- Mediterranean Diet Recipe #1
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Temperature Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Ingredients
* 4 oz chicken breast (cubed)
* 4 small mushrooms
* 2 tsp margarine
* 4 tbsp Ayhan’s Mediterranean Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
* 4 1″ square pieces of onion
* 4 grape tomatoes
* 2 cups fresh spinach
* 2/3 cup cooked basmati rice
Directions: Cut chicken breast into 1″ cubes. Baste with Ayhan’s Balsamic dressing and arrange chicken, mushrooms, onions, and plum tomato on skewer (use vegetables to fill skewer). Bake in oven for 5 minutes. For Basmati Rice: Prepare as directed on package without added fat and melt margarine into rice after cooked. For steamed spinach: Use 2 cups fresh spinach or one cup frozen. Place in covered pot, without any added water. Steam until spinach cooks down.

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FLOUNDER MARMARIS (345 cals)- Mediterranean Diet Recipe #2
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Temperature Instructions: Preheat to 450 degrees
Ingredients
* 3 oz filet of flounder
* 1/2 tsp tomato paste
* 1 oz sun dried tomatoes, diced
* 1 tbsp water
* 1 tsp dill, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, crushed
* 2 tbsp Ayhan’s Lemon & Herb Dressing
* 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
Directions: Place flounder in casserole or baking pan. In a separate bowl, mix all other ingredients. Pour the mixture over the flounder an bake for about 15 minutes.

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SALMON DELITE (414 cals)- Mediterranean Diet Recipe #3
Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
* 1 cup tomatoes, diced
* 1 cup cucumber, diced
* 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
* 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
* 1/4 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
* 4 oz canned sockeye salmon
Directions: Combine all ingredients except salmon and toss with dressing. Top mixture salmon, chill and serve.

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ANTOLIAN SALAD (508 cals)- Mediterranean Diet Recipe #4
Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
* 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced
* 3 cups salad greens, shredded
* 1 cup Kirby cucumbers, diced
* 8 kalamata olives
* 1/2 fresh green beans chopped
* 1/4 tsp fresh basil, chopped
* 3 pieces anchovy fillets, chopped (or 3 oz tuna canned in water, drained)
* 1/2 toasted whole wheat pita
* Salt and Pepper
* 4 tbsp Ayhan’s Mediterranean Vinaigrette Dressing and Marinade
Directions: Toss ingredients with Ayhan’s Mediterranean Vinaigrette Dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with hot pita.

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HEALTHY GREEK SALAD (385 cals)- Mediterranean Diet Recipe #5
Ingredients
* 2 cups romaine lettuce
* 1/2 cup shredded carrot
* 1/2 celery stalk
* 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage (or bagged coleslaw mix)
* 4 grape tomatoes
* 1/4 cup dill, chopped
* 1/2 cup chick peas
* 8 black olives
* 2 oz crumbled, low-fat feta cheese
* 4 tbsp Ayhan’s Mediterranean Creamy Feta Cheese Dressing and marinade
Directions: Toss all ingredients and enjoy.