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Authentic Greek Tzatziki
Appetizer Greek

Authentic Greek Tzatziki

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and let sit while you prepare the cucumber.
  2. 2 Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthways; scrape out all the seeds. Grate cucumber with a cheese grater into a sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Strain out as much liquid as possible by pressing down in the sieve with the palm of your hand. Alternately you can wring cucumber out in a clean tea towel. Add cucumber and yogurt to the garlic mixture. Mix until well combined and season with salt to taste.

By Allrecipes Member

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

Maroulosalata (Greek Romaine Salad)
Salad Greek

Maroulosalata (Greek Romaine Salad)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and dry romaine lettuce. Lay leaves on a cutting board and slice lengthwise across the leaves, shredding them into 1/4-inch strips.
  2. 2 Transfer lettuce to a large bowl. Add scallions, dill, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined. Adjust oil, vinegar, and seasoning to taste.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Lamb Souvlaki
Dinner Greek

Lamb Souvlaki

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Add cubed lamb and stir until lamb is coated with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread marinated lamb onto skewers, reserving any remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Grill skewers until desired doneness, 10 to 12 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade and turning occasionally for even cooking.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Kim's Cooking Now

Absolutely Fabulous Greek Salad Dressing
Pantry Greek

Absolutely Fabulous Greek Salad Dressing

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and Dijon-style mustard together in a very large container. Pour in vinegar slowly while mixing vigorously until well blended. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
  3. 3 Pour over salad and enjoy!

By DANIELLE M

Venison Gyros
Lunch Greek

Venison Gyros

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, cumin, garlic, vinegar, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add venison strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches of 1/2 pound at a time, add venison and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  3. 3 Pile onto warmed pitas to serve.

By ChefStubb's

Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad
Lunch Greek

Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, oregano, and salt together in a large salad bowl; add tortellini and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate, at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, peel, and quarter.
  4. 4 Gently stir spinach, feta cheese, and onion into tortellini mixture; arrange quartered eggs on top of salad before serving.

By Jamie Hensley

Greek Chicken Skewers
Dinner Greek

Greek Chicken Skewers

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk lemon juice, oil, vinegar, onion flakes, garlic, lemon zest, Greek seasoning, poultry seasoning, oregano, pepper, and thyme together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag.
  2. 2 Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess; thread onto skewers. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the skewers on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Alexis Rimes

Light and Easy Greek Potato Salad
Salad Greek

Light and Easy Greek Potato Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and chill in freezer until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Slice potatoes into chunks and place in a large salad bowl; toss potatoes with green onion.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, rosemary, and red pepper in a bowl. Pour dressing over potatoes and toss to caot. Serve immediately or chill until serving time.

By UAReba

Hearty Greek Lentil Soup
Dinner Greek

Hearty Greek Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Drain, reserving water.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add celery and carrots; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add the partially cooked lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cover with water and bring soup to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low; partially cover and let simmer until liquid is almost gone, 35 to 45 minutes.

By Constantina

Dorothy's Stefado
Dinner Greek

Dorothy's Stefado

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
180 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large soup pot, cook beef in oil until beef is browned. Remove beef, and set aside. Mix sugar into the drippings, add onions, and cook until golden. Remove onions from pan.
  2. 2 Return beef to the pot, and place onions on top. Mix the tomato paste, wine, and wine vinegar together, and add to saucepan. Place the garlic, pickling spices, bay leaf, cinnamon, and rosemary in a spice bag; add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, adding more liquid if necessary.

By Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Best Greek Quinoa Salad
Side Dish Greek

Best Greek Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth 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 bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

By AllisonKaye

Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach
Lunch Greek

Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Thread shrimp onto metal skewers (or bamboo ones that have been soaked in water for 15 minutes). Brush both sides with oil and season with salt, pepper and a light sprinkling of sugar.
  2. 2 Heat gas grill, with all burners on high, until fully preheated, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close lid and allow to return to temperature. Grill shrimp until fully cooked and spotty brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix in a medium bowl the tomatoes, cheese, olives, oregano, 2 Tbs. of the olive oil and 2 tsps. of the vinegar. Unthread shrimp and add to bowl. Lightly toss ingredients to coat. Set aside. (Can be made an hour or so ahead.)
  4. 4 When ready to serve, drizzle remaining oil, as well as a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper, over spinach in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Add remaining 2 tsps. vinegar; toss again. Divide spinach among 4 large plates. Top with a portion of the shrimp mixture.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad
Lunch Greek

Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gemelli pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again.
  3. 3 Transfer gemelli to a large bowl; add spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives. Toss salad with vinaigrette until evenly coated.

By Annie Pfannkoch

A Great Greek Pasta Salad
Salad Greek

A Great Greek Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Behr

Greek Veggie Salad II
Lunch Greek

Greek Veggie Salad II

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red onion, baby greens, and romaine. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Pour dressing over the vegetables, and toss to coat.

By Lauren Brown

The Best Greek Salad
Lunch Greek

The Best Greek Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth and emulsified.
  2. 2 Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over top; toss to coat.

By Carol Amos

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)
Dinner Greek

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil and cook for 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in lentils, then add 1 quart water, bay leaves, oregano, and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato paste; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils have softened, 30 to 40 minutes. Add additional water if soup becomes too thick. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar to serve.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts with Whipped Feta
Dinner Greek

Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts with Whipped Feta

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to thoroughly and evenly coat. Add ¼ cup olive oil; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours (2 to 3 hours is ideal).
  4. 4 Place Greek yogurt in a separate bowl; crumble in feta cheese. Add 1 tablespoon mint, minced garlic, and lemon zest; whip with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste; adjust seasonings. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until needed.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot; lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Cook chicken on the preheated grill over hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue flipping and grilling until chicken is no longer pink in centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Off heat, rest for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate; place chicken over top.
  8. 8 Sprinkle chicken and feta with parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons mint.

By John Mitzewich

Greek Quinoa Salad
Dinner Greek

Greek Quinoa Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Mix quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

By Julie

Greek Pasta Salad
Salad Greek

Greek Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well.
  5. 5 For best flavor, cover salad and chill in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend. Enjoy!

By Danielle Laroche

Greek-Style Chicken Salad
Dinner Greek

Greek-Style Chicken Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers in a colander; set onto a plate. Toss cucumbers with 1 teaspoon salt. Let rest to draw about liquid, about 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Place red onion and 1 cup cold water in a bowl. Let soak until the strong onion flavor is weakened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  3. 3 Combine cucumbers, red onions, Greek yogurt, Kalamata olives, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl. Fold in chicken, feta cheese, and tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir salad and serve on lettuce leaves.

By janet

My Big Fat Greek Salad
Salad Greek

My Big Fat Greek Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel off a few strips of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise. Cut each half into quarters before cutting into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Place into a colander; toss with some kosher salt and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers; drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 While cucumbers are draining, slice onion thinly. Cut bell pepper into strips. Turn knife diagonally and cut strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice Kalamata and green olives.
  4. 4 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons oregano in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle in vinegar and toss thoroughly. Drizzle in olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the feta cheese and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. 5 Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano.

By John Mitzewich

My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans
Dinner Greek

My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
105 min
Total
600 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corona beans in a large bowl. Cover with a generous amount of water and let soak, 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain beans into a pot. Add 3 quarts fresh water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until just tender but not too soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Drain beans and spread into a large casserole dish. Add red onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, 1/2 cup dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, and water. Mix until well combined. Place the dish onto a lined baking sheet to catch any spills.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling and caramelized and beans are soft, about 1 hour. Check periodically and add more water if casserole is too dry.
  6. 6 Stir casserole and smooth the top. Garnish with feta cheese and 1 tablespoon dill.

By John Mitzewich

Greek Lamb Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce
Dinner Greek

Greek Lamb Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make patties: Place garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince, and set aside.
  2. 2 Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with minced toasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 equal portions. Toss each portion back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4-inches wide. Refrigerate patties.
  3. 3 Make sauce: Mix together cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. 4 Cook patties: Build a hot fire on one side of the grill. Replace the rack. When coals are covered with white ash, place patties on the rack and close the lid. Cook on the preheated grill until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of patties should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Remove patties to a plate to rest.
  5. 5 Toast pitas on the hot grill until spotty brown and warm, about 1 minute per side. Split toasted pitas crosswise. Spread about 2 tablespoons sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with a red onion slice, a tomato slice, and a burger patty. Spread remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)
Dinner Greek

Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
155 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place beef in a bowl and season generously with pepper and kosher salt. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to use; up to 1 day is fine.
  3. 3 Leaving the root ends in place, cut off the shallot tops. Remove and discard skins.
  4. 4 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add ½ of the beef and cook until nicely seared, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and repeat to sear remaining beef.
  5. 5 Turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon oil to the empty skillet. Add shallots and let the skillet cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the heat back on to medium and toss shallots until browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove shallots to a plate.
  6. 6 Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet with onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes.
  7. 7 Add red wine vinegar and white wine and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Increase heat to medium-high and add sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, oregano, bay leaves, and rosemary sprigs. Stir to combine and cook until reduced by about half, 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. 8 Add browned beef and shallots to the skillet and toss carefully until coated. Pour in 2 cups beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  9. 9 Reduce heat to low or medium-low. Cover and cook at a gentle simmer for 1 hour, then uncover and cook for at least 1 more hour, stirring occasionally to move the beef and shallots around. Add more broth if needed during the cooking time and skim off some fat if preferred.
  10. 10 The meat is done when a fork slides in easily, but the meat isn't falling apart on its own; it may take longer than 2 hours.
  11. 11 Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
  12. 12 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Briam (Greek Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce)
Dinner Greek

Briam (Greek Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce)

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place three of the tomatoes, the 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, parsley, mint, basil, oregano, capers, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process to create a fresh tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper; set aside. Chop the remaining tomato; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until slightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir together the onions, potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, okra, the reserved chopped tomato, and the fresh tomato sauce, and place the mixture in a large baking pan. If needed, stir in a little water so that the vegetables are just covered with sauce.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until all vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

By Aggeliki