Greek Cuisine Recipes


For many, Greek cuisine is associated with a vegetable and feta cheese salad, seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and garnished with olives, but thanks to our photo recipes, you'll discover that this country's cuisine is much more diverse.

It offers a variety of original and light appetizers, cold and hot soups. And the true masterpieces of national cuisine are traditional Greek dishes with olive oil and goat cheese. We will reveal the secrets of popular Greek dishes – meze, dolmades, baklava, eggplant appetizers, and flatbreads with soft cheese. You will discover the diversity of Greek cuisine, and most importantly, you will learn how to prepare them flawlessly.

Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
How to make tzatziki sauce
How to make tzatziki sauce
Greek 7-Layer Hummus Dip
504 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10
Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, hummus, pita chips, cucumbers, feta cheese, Kalamata olives...

A summer salad layered in a clear bowl, with all the colorful layers of vegetables clearly visible, can be your...

Crostini with tapenade
123 kcal
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 24
bell peppers, kalamata olives, pesto sauce, tapenade (olive paste), toast...

These amazing Mediterranean-inspired crostini will be the most popular appetizer at your next party. Homemade...

Grilled Moussaka
718 kcal
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Ground beef, eggplant, red wine, tomatoes, bay leaf, cinnamon, oregano...

Grilled Greek moussaka is even more flavorful and aromatic than oven-baked moussaka. Layers of eggplant, thick...

Tomato strata with scrambled eggs
537 kcal
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
White bread, eggs, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, Italian seasonings...

This delicious Mediterranean-inspired scrambled egg casserole features chunks of buttery garlic toast in a...

Quiche with tomatoes, olives and rosemary without crust
331 kcal
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Grape tomatoes, olives, eggs, cream, Emmental cheese, Fontina cheese, rosemary...

Roasted cherry tomatoes, brined Kalamata olives, fresh rosemary, and a duo of Fontina and Emmental add brightness and flavor to this...

Spinach and Feta Pie
457 kcal
Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Filo pastry, Swiss chard, spinach, long-grain rice, tomatoes, pepperoncino peppers, Kalamata olives, raisins, pine nuts, lemon zest...

This Mediterranean layered pie with spinach and feta filling makes a complete dinner when paired with a light salad...

Filo pastry with spinach
634 kcal
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 6
spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, cream, artichokes, phyllo dough...

Make a filling of cream cheese, spinach, and artichokes, wrap them in strips of filo dough, and bake them to make...

Spanolatkes
130 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
potatoes, leeks, green onions, feta cheese, dill, spinach, eggs...

Spanolatkes are a Greek version of the Jewish potato pancake latkes: spinach and feta cheese are added to the potato batter....

Recipes inspired by national dishes
Recipes inspired by national dishes
Moussaka
546 kcal
Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Eggplant, meat sauce, ground beef, eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, milk, tomatoes, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, oregano...

Greek moussaka is a succulent pastry of eggplant and rich meat sauce, baked under a creamy cheese sauce topping.

Mediterranean Chicken Salad
452 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken thighs, arugula, spinach, mint, cocktail tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice, feta cheese, pitta...

Sweet tomatoes, peppery arugula, crispy pita bread, and juicy chicken make up this light, yet healthy and nutritious...

Mediterranean Steak with Potatoes
560 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Red potatoes, beef, Kalamata olives, wine vinegar, orange zest, tomatoes, thyme...

Thyme, tomatoes, and olives add a Mediterranean flair to simple potatoes and meat. Bake potatoes with tomato slices...

Mediterranean hummus trifle
362 kcal
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10
Chickpeas, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, hummus, cucumbers, basil, pita chips, yogurt...

This layered hummus dip is perfect for at-home parties. Transform store-bought hummus into something special by adding...

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
530 kcal
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Bulgur wheat, grilled chicken, pita bread, kale, romaine lettuce, red wine vinegar, cucumbers, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, hummus, cumin...

This delicious and healthy bowl is made with popular Mediterranean ingredients: bulgur, chopped lettuce...

5 Easy Baklava Recipes
5 Easy Baklava Recipes
Lamb burgers and pasta salad with grilled feta
1671 kcal
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
Ground lamb, coriander, cumin, paprika, bell pepper, feta cheese, eggplant, zucchini, squash, basil, Boston lettuce, whole grain bun, cavatappi pasta...

At your next picnic, don't just shashlik, but these flavorful lamb burgers. This recipe details...

Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Ptitim
731 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
poultry, shrimp, feta cheese, kalamata olives, lemon, oregano...

Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean-style dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for every day or special occasions...

Greek Summer Nachos
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Pita chips, hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, oregano...

Give Mexican nachos a Greek twist by swapping corn chips for pita chips and topping them with hummus and...

Turkey souvlaki in garlic yogurt sauce
627 kcal
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Turkey, pita, cucumbers, allspice, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, yogurt...

This recipe is the easiest way to enjoy the fresh flavors of Greek cuisine. Turkey cutlets are cut into pieces,...

Greek salad with bulgur
307 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Bulgur groats, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, pepperoncino peppers, red onion, lemon zest, oregano...

This recipe transforms a light Greek salad from an appetizer into a hearty side dish or even a full-fledged vegetarian meal. To...

Crust of white and green vegetables
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
olives, cauliflower, fennel bulb, cucumbers...

When preparing appetizers for a house party, don't underestimate the vegetables on the table. They'll disappear quickly if served with...

Greek meatball stew
436 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Ground beef, lima beans, allspice, mint, dill, oregano, pumpkin pie spice, roasted tomatoes, olives, zucchini, squash...

Meatballs, instead of chunks of meat, make the stew more interesting and unique. Simmer them with chopped tomatoes,...

Greek-Style Spinach-Stuffed Chicken
517 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken breasts, spinach, ditalini pasta, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, mint, wine vinegar...

The star of this light Greek-inspired dish is spinach. It's used both as a filling for the chicken breast along with feta and...

Greek-style chicken wings
697 kcal
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Chicken wings, garlic, lemon, white wine, feta cheese, yogurt, dill, oregano, mint...

Chicken wings are marinated in white wine, lemon juice and herbs, then grilled until lightly charred.

Greek-style baked chicken
791 kcal
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken thighs, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, oregano, wine vinegar, capers...

This incredibly simple dish infuses baked chicken thighs with the vibrant flavors of a classic Greek salad....

Greek-Style Chicken with Potatoes in Lemon Dill Sauce
660 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken thighs, olives, feta cheese, lemon zest, potatoes, dill, oregano...

Feta, fresh dill, olives, and lemon are your secret ingredients that will transform ordinary chicken and potatoes into a magnificent...

Greek Cobb Salad
580 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Eggs, romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinegar, pita chips, bacon...

To give the classic Cobb salad a Mediterranean twist, just add a few signature ingredients:...

Citrus-marinated chicken with Mediterranean potatoes
1200 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
Chicken thighs, potatoes, capers, lemon zest, orange juice, olives, feta cheese, basil, mint...

The chicken is marinated in a mixture of orange and lemon juices with added zest, then baked in the oven and turns out very...

Meze with cottage cheese tzatziki
240 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, wine vinegar, cottage cheese, dolma (dolmades), dill, mint, pita chips...

While your guests wait for the main course, serve this vibrant, delicious appetizer made with fresh, healthy ingredients in a Mediterranean style...

Spinach and Three Cheese Pie with Filo Pastry
353 kcal
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Filo dough, spinach, pine nuts, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, nutmeg, za'atar...

To bake this delicious and filling pie, you don't need to knead or roll out dough. Firstly, the recipe uses...

How to make tzatziki sauce
How to make tzatziki sauce
Turkish honey baklava with almonds
314 kcal
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 24
Filo dough, ginger root, lemon juice, honey, dates, raisins, almonds, star anise, cinnamon, orange blossom water, syrup...

Duff Goldman got the recipe for this honey baklava from his Moldovan great-grandmother, and he tweaked it just a bit. She made...

Greek Tzatziki Sauce
175 kcal
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 700 ml.
yogurt, cucumbers, lemon juice, garlic, dill...

Tzatziki is perhaps one of the lightest and healthiest sauces you can eat without worrying about extra calories. Natural yogurt,...

Tzatziki sauce with pita bread
101 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
cucumbers, yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, dill, mint...

Refreshing Greek tzatziki sauce is made with natural yogurt, aromatic fresh herbs, grated cucumber, lemon...

Tzatziki
109 kcal
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 490 ml.
cucumbers, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, mint, dill...

The thick consistency of Greek yogurt eliminates the need to strain it through cheesecloth, which is quite common in...

Greek Layered Dip
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8 - 10
Eggplant, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, feta cheese, yogurt, sumac, oregano, lemon juice, dill, mint...

This healthy appetizer is filled with delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. The dip consists of three excellent...

Greek salad
747 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Lemon juice, garlic, oregano, romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper...

This classic Greek salad takes just minutes to prepare, leaving you with a healthy, vibrant salad filled with...

Layered Greek Salad Dip
139 kcal
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 4 tbsp.
Cucumbers, yogurt, feta cheese, garlic, mint, plum tomatoes, onions, olives, Kalamata olives, pita, chips...

Looking for new dipping sauce ideas for your next house party? Try this healthy, low-calorie, and flavorful option...

Kourabiedes: Greek Walnut Cookies
275 kcal
Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 24 cookies
Premium flour, shortbread cookies, eggs, powdered sugar, walnuts, orange blossom water, brandy...

Kourabiedes are crumbly Greek cookies that are often baked at Christmas, but are also popular at weddings, Easter, and...

Skordalia with baked peppers
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4-6
bell pepper, almonds, lemon juice, potatoes, garlic, chives...

Skordalia is a Greek dipping sauce made from mashed potatoes that is especially popular during Lent and is often served with fried cod.

Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Grilled chicken, orzo pasta, peas, carrots, lemon juice, eggs...

This Greek lemon soup is also called avgolemono. It has a pleasant, refreshing flavor, and if you whisk the eggs into the broth correctly,...

Avgolemono Soup with Watercress
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
rice, watercress, eggs, lemon...

The main ingredients of the Greek soup "Avgolemono" are eggs and lemon, which give the dish its name. The eggs enrich the chicken broth and...

Burger "Saganaki"
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Minced lamb, minced beef, halloumi cheese, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, dill, cilantro, mint...

This burger recipe is inspired by the popular Greek appetizer saganaki, which is a burger doused in ouzo and set on fire...

Greek Frittata with Green Garnish
420 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Eggs, lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, wine vinegar, oregano, dill...

Make a healthy and delicious fluffy Greek-style frittata. This omelet is literally filled with sweet grape tomatoes,...

Greek Roasted Corn with Feta
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
corn, feta cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, chili pepper, oregano, mint...

Infuse grilled corn with Mediterranean flavor and prepare it Greek-style with fragrant oregano, mint,...

Grilled Greek Salad
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese...

The entire Greek salad isn't grilled, just the hearty romaine lettuce hearts, which are then chopped and mixed with...

Lamb kebabs in onion marinade
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
lamb, onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin...

These lamb tenderloin kebabs are juicy and mouth-watering, packed with Mediterranean flavor thanks to an onion marinade...

Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Greek pizza with liquid dough
224 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Whole grain flour, eggplant, sweet pepper, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, eggs, milk, lemon, oregano, mint...

This delicious Greek-style pizza is made from scratch much faster than traditional Italian pizza. No kneading required...

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