Your August Farmers' Market Meal Plan Is Here

August Mediterranean Meal Plan + Suggested Meal Prep + Grocery List

Welcome to August!

This month, we are celebrating the Farmers’ Market and letting the season dictate our menu. The goal is to help you get back into the kitchen for National Wellness Month with recipes you are going to enjoy that do not require hours in the kitchen.

You know, the end-of-summer produce is my favorite (ok, maybe I say that every month!?). But truly, the produce really does the heavy lifting, as I like to say. This month’s recipes are some of our favorites. Minimal cooking time, Mediterranean cooking at its best, delicious for weeknights or having some friends over in the backyard (or inside if you are in Houston).

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Take the Guesswork Out of Mediterranean Eating

Our monthly meal plans make following the Mediterranean lifestyle simple. We’ve done the planning so you can spend less time wondering what’s for dinner and more time enjoying delicious meals around the table.

As a registered dietitian nutritionist and culinary nutritionist, I developed these meal plans with intention. Every recipe is built around the Mediterranean diet formula. That means each one is already designed to give you the right balance of healthy fats, lean protein, fiber, and fresh produce - the combination that research consistently links to lower inflammation, prevention, sustainable energy, and long-term health.

Our meal plan post takes you through everything you need: the recipes & the grocery list, how to meal prep, suggestions for repurposing leftovers, and so much more.

How to Use This Meal Plan

• Start by reviewing the whole week and choosing a day to prep key recipes.

• Cook once when possible and enjoy leftovers for lunches or an extra dinner.

• Swap meals as needed—this plan is meant to support you, not restrict you.

• Focus on progress, not perfection. Even one or two planned meals make a difference.

• Listen to your body and adjust portions or snacks based on your needs.

• Portion Sizes - Each person’s portion needs are unique. This meal plan is a general guideline but adjust for your own family’s needs. Here are a few recommendations to keep in mind:

  • A serving size of whole grains is 1/2-1 cup of cooked grains.

  • A serving size of yogurt is 8 ounces (1 cup).

  • A serving size of meat/poultry is 3-4 ounces, about the size of a card deck.

  • A serving size of fruit is 1 small piece of fruit or 1/2 cup of berries.

  • A serving size of vegetables is 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw.

Featured Recipes This Month

Find these recipes under the “Recipes & Meal Plans” Tab

Below you’ll find:

1. The complete August meal plan

2. Suggested meal prep tips

3. A handy grocery list

Scroll down to download & print the PDFs to get started on your Mediterranean meal-planning journey!