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Stacy's Greek-Inspired Tuna Salad
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Place tuna in a medium bowl. Add cucumber, grapes, tzatziki sauce, almonds, feta cheese, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add lemon juice and mix again.
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Serve on a bed of greens with pita chips on the side.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
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2
Serve shrimp mixture in romaine leaves and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
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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.
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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.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 80 min
Instructions
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1
Cut chicken into large cubes. Soak bamboo skewers in water.
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2
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper for marinade together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
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3
Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, vinegar, and salt for tzatziki together in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator to marinate the flavors until chicken and vegetables are cooked.
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4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with foil.
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Toss onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for veggies together in a large bowl. Pour onto one of the prepared baking sheets.
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Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Skewer chicken and place on the remaining baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
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7
Place chicken in the preheated oven on the middle rack, and veggies on the bottom rack. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove veggies. Turn on the broiler and broil chicken until browned, about 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Remove chicken from the oven. Pull off skewers and place in pitas. Top with cooked veggies, tzatziki, and Sriracha.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 550 min
Instructions
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1
Combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, Himalayan salt, and pinch black pepper in a large bowl.
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2
Fill a saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Cut tempeh in half; add to the boiling water. Boil tempeh to remove any bitter taste, about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board; cool slightly.
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3
Cut tempeh into 1/4-inch slices; add to vegetable broth marinade and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight, stirring occasionally, making sure tempeh is covered with marinade.
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4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Remove tempeh from marinade, letting excess drip off; place on the prepared baking sheet. Discard remaining marinade.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and beginning to crisp at the edges, 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Place pitas in the hot oven until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Squeeze excess water from cucumbers using paper towels. Combine cucumbers, tofu, dill, 1 teaspoon garlic, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Taste tzatziki; adjust seasonings if desired.
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Place 1/4 tempeh slices, tomatoes, and red onions on top of 1 pita; drizzle with tzatziki. Repeat with remaining tempeh, tomatoes, onion, pitas, and tzatziki.
Best Gluten-Free Pita Bread
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 80 min
Instructions
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1
Combine oat flour, potato starch, cornstarch, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, yeast, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer; whisk until well mixed, about 1 minute.
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2
Whisk milk, egg, olive oil, and vinegar together in a separate bowl until well combined, about 1 minute. Stir milk mixture in gradually to flour mixture on low speed; mix until a soft dough comes together, about 5 minutes.
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3
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; roll each piece on a floured surface to a 6-inch circle. Place on the prepared baking sheets; cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Heat a pizza stone in the oven.
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Spray pita breads with water and place them straight on the hot pizza stone.
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Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 115 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line with parchment paper that extends up the sides. Turn the parchment paper over so the oiled side is up.
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2
Place ground lamb and beef in a mixing bowl. Add onions, garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and bread crumbs. Mix until well combined. Transfer to prepared baking dish and press the meat mixture firmly into the dish in an even layer that extends to the edges. Meat mixture should be packed and fairly dense.
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3
Bake in preheated oven until nicely browned, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
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4
Transfer meat to a cutting board. Cut into 3 pieces crosswise. Slice each piece into 1/8-inch thick slices as you need them.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add carrot, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring continuously, until vegetables start to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add chicken broth, parsley, and oregano. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add chicken and orzo. Reduce heat to a simmer.
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3
Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a heat-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Add the lemon juice and whisk until well combined.
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Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Repeat with a few more ladles until the egg mixture is hot and steaming. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and whisk until incorporated.
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Add 1/2 of the lemon zest to the soup; reserve remaining zest for another use. Taste soup; if too lemony, add chicken bouillon. Add hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Mix red onion and lime juice together in a bowl. Refrigerate until onion turns bright pink, about 30 minutes.
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Add watermelon, feta cheese, olives, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil to the onion mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar if lime juice tastes too sharp.
Tuna Souvlaki Pasta Salad
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 310 min
Instructions
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1
Soak red onion in a bowl of ice water in refrigerator to remove strong taste, at least 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
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2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
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3
Mix onion, pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, basil, capers, and Greek dressing together in a large bowl. Allow to marinate in refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
Greek Chicken and Potato Bowl
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 425 min
Instructions
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1
Combine chicken thighs, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Toss very thoroughly to combine, making sure the chicken thighs are completely and evenly coated with the marinade.
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Wrap in plastic and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and grease generously with olive oil.
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Meanwhile, halve potatoes lengthwise; slice each half into 3 equal pieces. Dice into cubes and set aside.
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Transfer chicken thighs to the prepared sheet pan smooth-side up, spacing evenly. Reserve any excess marinade in the bowl.
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Add the potatoes to the bowl the chicken was in, along with a splash of olive oil and a large pinch of salt. Toss well to coat evenly. Scatter potatoes onto the chicken and distribute as evenly as possible in between the chicken thighs to fill any empty spaces.
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Roast in the center of the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate or dish and cover. Chicken can be cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
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While chicken and potatoes are cooking, whisk red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together for dressing. Taste and adjust vinegar or oil as needed. Whisk in parsley and oregano.
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Toss the potatoes in the chicken fat and pan drippings, and return to the oven until well browned and crusty, 10 to 15 minutes. Let potatoes rest for a few minutes before removing them with a spatula.
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To make bowls, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, chicken, potatoes, and dressing until evenly combined. Serve on top of a bowl of greens.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Combine tuna, olives, onion, feta cheese, and dressing in a bowl.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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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.
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Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over top; toss to coat.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 185 min
Instructions
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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.
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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).
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Pile onto warmed pitas to serve.
Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Toss together cucumber, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, and white pepper in a large serving bowl; season with salt. Refrigerate until slightly chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.
Individual Greek Pita Pizzas
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Mix together lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and basil in a medium bowl; whisk in olive oil until dressing is well blended.
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Brush about 1 tablespoon dressing over pita breads and arrange on a baking sheet; reserve remaining dressing.
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Combine spinach, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour remaining dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Divide spinach mixture evenly over each pita; sprinkle with mozzarella and feta cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and pitas are lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, toss with olive oil, and keep warm.
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Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add rib-eye; sear on both sides until rosy-pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer steak to a cutting board; cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Add shallots and garlic; cook until fragrant, 5 to 10 seconds. Return steak to the skillet; cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce; cook until evaporated, 3 to 5 seconds.
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Off heat, stir in spinach, pesto, olives, feta cheese, sunflower kernels, parsley, and basil; transfer to a large bowl. Add pasta; toss and serve.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 80 min
Instructions
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1
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, salt, and shortening; beat for 2 minutes with a fork. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed.
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Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if dough is sticky. Form into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 15 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
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Divide dough into 12 equal portions; flour your hands and roll each piece into a ball. Cover dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with kitchen towel, and let rest 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Place pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake in preheated oven until the pita breads puff up, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip breads over with a spatula, return to oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting pita breads in half and gently separating tops and bottoms to form pockets for filling.
Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 85 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, pinch of salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; slowly whisk in 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly. Transfer vinaigrette to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
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Set an oven rack to highest position preheat the oven's broiler on high.
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Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Arrange on a large baking sheet with sides
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Broil in the preheated oven until spotty brown, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Transfer to a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Fill a large pot with 1 gallon water and 2 tablespoons salt; bring to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse); transfer to the baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
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Transfer zucchini, bell pepper, pasta shells, shrimp, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, onion, and oregano to a bowl or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag (it can be refrigerated for several hours). When ready to serve, add vinaigrette; toss to coat.
By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Ali's Greek Tortellini Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 150 min
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gently stir spinach, feta cheese, and onion into tortellini mixture; arrange quartered eggs on top of salad before serving.
Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 150 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Thread chicken onto the skewers, alternating with bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
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Cook skewers on preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 250 min
- Total
- 260 min
Instructions
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Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; generously season with Greek seasoning. Pour pepperoncini with juice over pork.
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Cover slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours.
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Shred pork using 2 forks. Cook 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Mix ground beef, feta cheese, minced onion, red bell pepper, mint, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly mixed; shape into 6 patties.
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3
Cook the burgers until they are beginning to firm, and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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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.
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Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.
Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach
- Prep
- Cook
- Total
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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
American-Style Creamy Greek Dressing
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Process cucumber, feta cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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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.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Mix tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and onion together in a large bowl.
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Whisk vinegar, sugar, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic together in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Add olives; toss to coat. Divide salad among four plates; top each serving with feta cheese.
Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water.
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2
Combine orzo, feta cheese, tomato, olives, parsley, and dill in a medium bowl.
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3
Whisk oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl; pour over orzo salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.
Mediterranean Potato Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 60 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and chop.
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In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, red onion, and cheese.
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Whisk together lemon juice, salad dressing, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve with pita bread wedges, if desired.