What Is Mediterranean Cuisine? Flavours, Ingredients and a Kalkan Take

Mediterranean cuisine is not just a style of cooking; it is a way of life built around olive oil, fresh vegetables, seafood and herbs, and it is widely regarded as one of the healthiest food cultures in the world. So what makes it special?

Core ingredients

• Olive oil: the base of almost every plate.
• Fresh vegetables and herbs: seasonal, local, simply cooked.
• Seafood: grilled or lightly cooked, eaten fresh.
• Pulses and grains: chickpeas, lentils, bulgur.

Signature flavours

Meze culture is the heart of it: fava, hummus, smoked aubergine, samphire. Mains lean on grilled fish, vegetable casseroles and olive-oil dishes.

Why so healthy?

Minimally processed ingredients, olive oil instead of saturated fat, plenty of vegetables and balanced portions make it both delicious and wholesome. The Mediterranean diet is the scientific name for this tradition.

Mediterranean cuisine in Kalkan

Right on the Mediterranean coast, Salonika 1881 brings these much-loved flavours to your table with a modern touch, from meze to char-grilled seafood.

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