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Greek Layer Dip
Appetizer Greek

Greek Layer Dip

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread the hummus in a smooth layer in an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Layer the feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, and Kalamata olives on top.
  3. 3 Whisk together the olive oil and oregano in a small bowl, then drizzle over the Kalamata olives. Refrigerate up 24 hours before serving.

By k8e204

7-Layer Greek Dip
Appetizer Greek

7-Layer Greek Dip

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread hummus evenly in a pie dish and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Layer feta cheese over humus, breaking up any large pieces. Layer Kalamata olives and diced cucumber on top. Spread tzatziki sauce carefully on top. Top with tomatoes and green onions. Chill until ready to serve.

By JamieDunlap

Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves
Appetizer Greek

Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the green olives, kalamata olives, Gorgonzola cheese, macadamia nuts, basil, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Lay each grape leaf flat, and place a heaped tablespoonful of the olive and Gorgonzola mixture in the center. Fold or roll the leaves around the mixture. Chill until serving.

By LINDA

Sheet Pan Greek Salad Nachos
Appetizer Greek

Sheet Pan Greek Salad Nachos

5.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss together chickpeas, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and paprika on a small rimmed baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 While chickpeas bake, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vinegar, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
  5. 5 Stir together Greek yogurt, dill, garlic powder, remaining salt, remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar, remaining pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
  6. 6 Remove chickpeas from oven and set aside. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Arrange pita chips on a large rimmed baking sheet. Top evenly with shredded chicken and feta cheese.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven just until the chicken is warmed through and the cheese begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
  8. 8 Top nachos evenly with lettuce, chickpeas, tomato mixture, pepperoncini, and olives. Drizzle with yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

By NicoleMcmom

Spiced Olives
Appetizer

Spiced Olives

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a layer of 1/3 of the olives into a 16-ounce jar. Top with 3 slices of lemon and sprinkle with 1/3 of the capers, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Repeat the layers 2 more times.
  2. 2 Pour oil into the jar and chill olives for a couple weeks before serving. Bring olives to room temperature before serving.

By lutzflcat

Chef John's Watermelon Pizza
Appetizer

Chef John's Watermelon Pizza

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice watermelon in half lengthwise, then each half lengthwise into quarters. Cut uniformly thick slices from the center of each quarter and place on plates or trays.
  2. 2 Remove any of the soft, white seeds, and use the tip of a spoon to make small, shallow divots in the surface to help hold the toppings.
  3. 3 Scatter some feta cheese, olives, and mint over the slices and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle each slice with a touch of rice vinegar and olive oil. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

By John Mitzewich

Three Olive Spread
Appetizer European

Three Olive Spread

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black olives, green olives, Kalamata olives, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped.
  2. 2 Add balsamic vinegar and olive oil; process until smooth. Transfer spread to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap.
  3. 3 Refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour or overnight.

By GRAYCE

Feta Tapenade
Appetizer Mediterranean

Feta Tapenade

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend Kalamata olives, green olives, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, garlic, thyme, and rosemary in a food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to a bowl. Slowly drizzle olive oil into the olive mixture while stirring. Fold feta cheese into the mixture. Season the tapenade with black pepper; stir.

By Richard Elsom

Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
Appetizer American

Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; fold in sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Season with black pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Arrange cream cheese halves on 2 serving dishes; spoon tapenade over cream cheese.

By Alexis May Tanner

Harissa Hummus
Appetizer African

Harissa Hummus

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine harissa powder and 1 teaspoon chickpea liquid in a bowl. Whisk until a smooth paste forms, adding more liquid as needed. Set aside.
  2. 2 Reserve about 1/2 cup of whole chickpeas for garnish. Add remaining chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic; blend until smooth. Mix in reserved harissa paste and more chickpea liquid if needed, to maintain a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust olive oil and lemon juice amounts until flavor is smooth and nutty with a kick, and not overpowered by any one element.
  3. 3 Transfer hummus to a serving dish. Top with reserved 1/2 cup chickpeas, olives, cilantro, harissa powder, and any remaining olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

By Buckwheat Queen

Empanada Filling
Appetizer Latin American

Empanada Filling

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir flour into water in a small bowl until dissolved. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, olives, cumin, and paprika. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour flour-water mixture into beef mixture and stir to coat evenly. Stir in raisins and cook until raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Fold hard-cooked eggs into beef mixture; season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool before using to fill empanadas.

By Allrecipes Member

Fig and Olive Tapenade
Appetizer French

Fig and Olive Tapenade

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine figs and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, and liquid has reduced. Remove from heat, and stir in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme, and cayenne. Add olives and garlic, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
  2. 2 Unwrap cream cheese block, and place on a serving platter. Spoon tapenade over cheese, and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.

By Anne

Greek-Inspired Snack Board
Appetizer

Greek-Inspired Snack Board

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, garlic, dill, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with red pepper flakes. Refrigerate while you assemble the board.
  2. 2 Place pickled cauliflower, artichoke hearts, pickled okra, hummus, and olives in separate small serving bowls. Arrange bowls on a large cutting board or platter. Add dip bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange some of Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, grapes, carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, crackers, pita chips, salami, pepperoni, almonds, blackberries, and chickpeas around the bowls, without overcrowding. Keep extra ingredients in covered containers in the refrigerator so you can replenish the board as needed.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Mediterranean Tuna Bites
Appetizer American

Mediterranean Tuna Bites

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir Dijon mustard, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil; whisk until dressing thickens slightly. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Place the tuna in a bowl. Lightly fold in tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and capers.
  3. 3 Drizzle dressing over the tuna mixture. Stir gently, trying not to break the tuna into small pieces.
  4. 4 Place a spoonful of tuna onto a pretzel crisp, top with 2 olive slices, and sprinkle with some crumbled feta cheese.

By lutzflcat

Feta Cheese Turkey Burgers
Dinner Greek

Feta Cheese Turkey Burgers

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Combine turkey, feta cheese, olives, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together, and form into patties.
  3. 3 Lightly oil the grate. Place patties on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through.

By Lorna

Greek Quinoa
Lunch Greek

Greek Quinoa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.
  2. 2 Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.

By Lindsay

Greek Pizza with Spinach, Feta and Olives
Greek

Greek Pizza with Spinach, Feta and Olives

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
12 min
Total
42 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Adjust oven rack to lowest position, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix mayonnaise, garlic and 1/2 cup feta in a small bowl. Place pizza crust on a cookie sheet; spread mayonnaise mixture over pizza, then top with tomatoes, olives and oregano. Bake until heated through and crisp, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Toss spinach and onion with the 1 Tb. sun-dried tomato oil. Top hot pizza with spinach mixture and remaining 1/2 cup feta cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 2 minutes longer. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Tirokafteri (Spicy Greek Feta Dip)
Dinner Greek

Tirokafteri (Spicy Greek Feta Dip)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine feta cheese, red peppers, oil, vinegar, garlic, and pepper flakes in a food processor; puree in pulses until smooth. Avoid over-mixing as the heat from the food processor can make the tirokafteri runny.
  2. 2 Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more red pepper flakes, vinegar, or garlic to taste.
  3. 3 Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with olives, if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

By chpmnk42

Greek Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
Dinner Greek

Greek Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cut salmon into 4 even pieces and place in the middle of the prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Scatter asparagus around salmon.
  3. 3 Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek seasoning in a small bowl. Combine feta cheese and olives in a second bowl.
  4. 4 Brush half the oil mixture over salmon and drizzle the remainder over the asparagus.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until salmon easily flakes with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon. Sprinkle salmon with feta mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

By France Cevallos

Greek Rice Salad
Greek

Greek Rice Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, fluffing occasionally with a fork.
  2. 2 Toss avocado and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, feta, onion, olives, mint, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl; lightly toss the mixture until evenly combined.
  3. 3 Fold cooled rice gently into the mixture. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour; the salad does not last well for more than a day as the tomato and cucumber begin to release their juices and the salad becomes watery.

By Audrey Noland

Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas
Dinner Greek

Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
390 min
Total
410 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Layer whole pepperoncini on the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle the olive slices and garlic on top of the peppers.
  2. 2 Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place on top of pepperoncini mixture. Sprinkle chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, the salt, pepper and lemon zest. Slowly pour in lemon juice.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on low 6 to 6 1/2 hours or until meat easily pulls away from bone. Remove chicken to a warm plate and cover to keep warm.
  4. 4 Turn slow cooker on high. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Whisk in sour cream until blended. Cover and simmer on high until heated through 8 to 10 minutes depending on your cooker. Stir in pepper and paprika.

By beverlyb