Mediterranean cuisine attracts the attention of the whole world with its rich structure and culture. It is known especially for its fresh salads and appetizers, and there are many options that appeal to different tastes. These appetizers have gained appreciation all over the world and have managed to enter the world cuisine. The Mediterranean cuisine culture, which has a very rich variety, has brought many new flavors to the world cuisine with its famous appetizers. The Mediterranean's delicious world cuisine appetizers are described below.

Number One Babagannush

Babagannush, an appetizer unique to Hatay cuisine, is especially consumed with kebabs. It has different versions and stands out with its rich content. It is one of the first appetizers that come to mind when it comes to Mediterranean appetizers. Its main ingredient is eggplant and what gives its flavour is tahini. It can be further enriched with various spices upon request. Although it is prepared as an appetizer, it is nutritious and satisfying enough to be consumed as a meal. This flavour, which entered the world cuisine, played a big role in the recognition of Mediterranean cuisine. It is also frequently consumed not only in the Mediterranean provinces of our country but also in Lebanese cuisine. It is known as the cold appetizer of the Levant cuisine and is one of the most popular appetizers of Mediterranean cuisine. It is one of the easiest to prepare among Mediterranean cuisine recipes.

Fresh Mediterranean Salad

Mediterranean salad, which is indispensable for diet lists, is one of the most famous salads. Prepared with the fresh seasonal greens of the Mediterranean, this salad is often on the table. It is enriched with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives and sauce and is very tasty. In addition, cheese or avocado can be added upon request. It takes first place among the Mediterranean cuisine salads recognized by the world cuisine. With its fresh taste, it is widely used on the tables and provides light saturation. Thanks to its high nutritional value, it is both healthy and stands out with its taste. It is almost a healing store because it contains many green leaves. Fresh Mediterranean greens are used and this combination appeals to every gourmet.

Mediterranean Appetizer for Every Meal

As its very name signifies, this appetizer, which is unique to the Mediterranean, is also very popular in world cuisine. It is included as a practical recipe for both breakfasts and dinners. In addition to a couple of and easily available materials, it is also very simple to make. Its main flavour comes from cottage cheese, parsley, dill and fresh mint. It has been ready after it is decorated and enriched with spices.  It is an appetizer served in the form of small balls and has a special place among Mediterranean cuisine appetizers. It can be consumed in all seasons and leaves a long-lasting mark on the palate with its soft texture that disperses in the mouth. This appetizer, which came out of the Mediterranean cuisine and became popular in the world cuisine, accompanies almost every meal.

Haricot Bean Salad That Can Be Consumed As A Meal With Tahini

Dating back to very old history, Haricot Bean Salad with tahini attracts attention with its preparation technique and taste. Unlike other haricot bean salads, it is prepared with fine-grain haricot. It is consumed with meatballs frequently and takes place on the table as a salad. One of the first things that come to mind when it comes to Mediterranean cuisine dishes, haricot bean salad with tahini is as satisfying as a meal, although it is described as a salad. It is enriched with a sauce prepared from tahini, lemon juice and garlic and offers a characteristic flavour with this sauce. Since a fine-grain vascular, matte row type haricot is used, it does not fall apart or break during cooking. This bean, called Çandır beans, and the specially prepared sauce with tahini distinguish Antalya Haricot Bean Salad from other haricot bean salads. It is known all over the world for its materials and the way it is prepared.