The Mediterranean diet is built on a balanced eating lifestyle; one with a foundation of plant-based whole foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Rich in things like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, seafood, legumes, and nuts, this approach is based on the regular diets of those living in Mediterranean countries like France, Spain, Greece, and Italy.
So what if you’re a big pizza fan who’s trying out the Mediterranean diet? Can you indulge in a slice once in a while? Pizza comes from Italy after all, right?
That may be true, but unfortunately if the pizza you love is Domino’s…that slice isn’t in the cards for you. Since refined grains are to be avoided and cheese ideally only eaten in moderation, a Domino’s pizza won’t really make the cut on the Mediterranean diet.
But don’t worry. Pizza may be off the table, but there are a few other things you can order at Domino’s if you’re following the Mediterranean diet. We’ve gathered everything on the menu that’ll slide to make it nice and easy for you.
Mediterranean diet-friendly food items available on the Domino’s menu
While mozzarella is considered a better-choice cheese that can be consumed in moderation on the diet (and tomatoes are definitely approved), it’s the refined grains in the pizza dough that makes any slice a no-go. Unfortunately since Domino’s doesn’t currently offer anything like cauliflower or other crust alternatives, there aren’t really any work-arounds when it comes to the pizza.
Aside from all of the bready items on the menu, like their signature stuffed cheesy bread, the other main things to avoid at Domino’s would be any items that contain added sugar or anything that’s highly processed – since the Mediterranean diet eliminates these ingredients as much as possible. That means no sweets or sodas, but also no sauces or dressings that contain sugar, processed oils, or other additive ingredients (which unfortunately rules out all of Domino’s options).
That said, the popular pizza chain does have a few menu items you can work with, like a couple of salads (although you may want to make or use your own dressing), plain chicken wings, or even some sandwiches if you’re willing to forgo the bread. And since the chain offers a plethora of diet-approved vegetables and proteins as toppings, it can be fairly easy to customize or add on to create something satisfying that’ll stay within the general guidelines of the diet. Pro tip: you may need to call in to make these modifications rather than order online.
Here are your best options at Domino’s to order, modify, or build while on the Mediterranean diet – keep these in your back pocket so you have a go-to next time you’re in the mood for delivery!
| Menu Items | Required Modifications |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | No croutons No dressing |
| Chicken Parm Sandwich | No bread No marinara |
| Garden Salad | No croutons No dressing |
| Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich | No bread |
| Plain Chicken Wings | |
| Toppings / Add-Ons | |
| Banana Peppers | |
| Black Olives | |
| Chicken | |
| Diced Tomato | |
| Feta cheese | |
| Green Peppers | |
| Jalapeno Peppers | |
| Mushrooms | |
| Onions | |
| Parmesan-Asiago | |
| Pepperoncini | |
| Roasted Red Peppers | |
| Spinach | |
| Drinks | |
| Water |
While many pizza chains now offer low-carb or gluten-free pizza crust options like cauliflower crust, unfortunately Domino’s does not currently have a cauliflower crust on their menu.
Unless you make your own pizza using whole grain ingredients, most pizza is not condoned on the Mediterranean diet because refined grains like white flour are to be avoided.
The healthiest options at Domino’s would either be the Garden Salad (without the dressing, since it’s highly processed and contains added sugar), or the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. This is made with roasted red peppers, banana peppers, tomatoes, onions, baby spinach, and cheese.
Unfortunately all of the salad dressings and dipping sauces at Domino’s come highly processed, with ingredients like added sugar, hydrogenated oils, and preservatives. Since they each contain one or more problematic ingredients, none of Domino’s sauces or dressings are Mediterranean-diet-approved.
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