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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

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

Marinated Chicken Pita Sandwich
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Marinated Chicken Pita Sandwich

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a large resealable bag. Add chicken cubes, mix well, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Pour chicken and marinade into a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 Stuff each half of pita pocket bread with chicken, onion, tomato, and yogurt; serve while still hot.

By DAVID SANDFORD

Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach
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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

Best Gluten-Free Pita Bread
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Best Gluten-Free Pita Bread

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Heat a pizza stone in the oven.
  5. 5 Spray pita breads with water and place them straight on the hot pizza stone.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Fioa

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
Lunch Greek

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, feta cheese, tomato, olives, parsley, and dill in a medium bowl.
  3. 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.

By COZYCUISINE

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

Individual Greek Pita Pizzas
Lunch Greek

Individual Greek Pita Pizzas

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and basil in a medium bowl; whisk in olive oil until dressing is well blended.
  3. 3 Brush about 1 tablespoon dressing over pita breads and arrange on a baking sheet; reserve remaining dressing.
  4. 4 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.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and pitas are lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.

By Lela

Watermelon and Feta Salad
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Watermelon and Feta Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix red onion and lime juice together in a bowl. Refrigerate until onion turns bright pink, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 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.

By Lee Jackson

Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak
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Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 Off heat, stir in spinach, pesto, olives, feta cheese, sunflower kernels, parsley, and basil; transfer to a large bowl. Add pasta; toss and serve.

By Polo

Greek Cucumber Salad
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Greek Cucumber Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and onion together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 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.

By apak

American Gyros
Lunch Greek

American Gyros

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

By John Mitzewich

Greek Cucumber Bean Salad
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Greek Cucumber Bean Salad

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine great northern beans, fava beans, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, carrots, onion, and parsley in a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small glass measuring cup until it thickens slightly. Pour over the salad and mix well.
  3. 3 Add feta cheese and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.

By Julie Galatocky

Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
Lunch Greek

Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a heat-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Add the lemon juice and whisk until well combined.
  4. 4 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.
  5. 5 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.

By yoyomofo

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

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs
Lunch Greek

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Thread chicken onto the skewers, alternating with bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
  5. 5 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).

By Dolce Cuoco

The Best Greek Salad
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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

Beef Gyro
Lunch Greek

Beef Gyro

3.9

Prep
35 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend yogurt, cucumbers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until tzatziki sauce is evenly combined.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir steak in the hot skillet until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Layer 1/2 of each pita with steak, tomato, onion, feta cheese, lettuce, olives, and tzatziki sauce. Bring the edge of each pita over the filling and secure with a toothpick.

By jennifer_russell

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

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato
Lunch Greek

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring orzo, chicken broth, water, and 1/2 bell pepper to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer until orzo tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse; cool.
  2. 2 Transfer orzo mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss well. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top.
  3. 3 Refrigerate salad for 1 hour. Toss before serving once or twice; season to with salt and black pepper.

By Michaelc

Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta
Lunch Greek

Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta

4.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 Set an oven rack to highest position preheat the oven's broiler on high.
  3. 3 Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Arrange on a large baking sheet with sides
  4. 4 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.
  5. 5 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.
  6. 6 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

Chicken Gyros
Lunch Greek

Chicken Gyros

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut chicken into large cubes. Soak bamboo skewers in water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with foil.
  5. 5 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.
  6. 6 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Skewer chicken and place on the remaining baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
  7. 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).
  8. 8 Remove chicken from the oven. Pull off skewers and place in pitas. Top with cooked veggies, tzatziki, and Sriracha.

By jennelleikam

Greek Chicken and Potato Bowl
Lunch Greek

Greek Chicken and Potato Bowl

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
425 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 Wrap in plastic and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and grease generously with olive oil.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, halve potatoes lengthwise; slice each half into 3 equal pieces. Dice into cubes and set aside.
  5. 5 Transfer chicken thighs to the prepared sheet pan smooth-side up, spacing evenly. Reserve any excess marinade in the bowl.
  6. 6 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.
  7. 7 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.
  8. 8 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.
  9. 9 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.
  10. 10 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.

By John Mitzewich

Roasted Edamame
Lunch

Roasted Edamame

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss edamame, olive oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until edamame are crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Jill

Simple Marinated Broccoli
Lunch

Simple Marinated Broccoli

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian dressing mix in a sealable container; shake vigorously.
  2. 2 Add broccoli and toss to coat with marinade; cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

By Jody C

Grilled Apple and Swiss Cheese Sandwich
Lunch

Grilled Apple and Swiss Cheese Sandwich

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Lightly brush oil onto one side of each bread slice. Place one slice, oil-side down, into the preheated skillet. Arrange apple slices over bread, then top with Swiss cheese and remaining bread slice, oiled-side up. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Nikkiling