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Mediterranean Potato Salad
Lunch Greek

Mediterranean Potato Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, red onion, and cheese.
  3. 3 Whisk together lemon juice, salad dressing, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve with pita bread wedges, if desired.

By hockeymom

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

Marinated Chicken Pita Sandwich
Lunch Greek

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

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

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

Easy German Potato Salad
Lunch American

Easy German Potato Salad

2.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender; drain and cool. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  2. 2 Mix together the potatoes, cucumbers, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

By anjamizner

Ham & Egg Salad
Lunch

Ham & Egg Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Halve the hard-boiled eggs and remove the yolks to a bowl. Coarsely chop the egg whites and set aside.
  2. 2 To the bowl with the egg yolks, add the mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Using a fork, smash the mixture until smooth. Add the reserved chopped egg whites, ham, shallot, and celery. Toss to combine. If you like a creamier texture, add more mayonnaise.

By Rachael Ray Every Day

Bum's Lunch
Lunch American

Bum's Lunch

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay out 4 squares of aluminum foil. Place one cube steak onto each piece of foil. Spread margarine over the steaks, and season with salt and pepper. Layer one sliced potato over each steak, and a few rings of onion. Season again with salt and pepper if you like. Fold the foil around the food, and seal into a packet. Place packets onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the beef is no longer pink, and the potatoes are tender. Open carefully, as hot steam will be released.

By KATE MARIE

No-Mayo Chicken Salad
Lunch

No-Mayo Chicken Salad

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Add chicken, celery, and red onion and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors blend.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Corn and Chicken Soup
Lunch

Corn and Chicken Soup

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan or wok over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, carrot, celery, peppercorns, bay leaf, salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Strain stock and reserve chicken.
  2. 2 Return strained stock to pot and stir in creamed corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Shred cooked chicken meat and stir into pot. Heat through.

By Morris

Curried Egg Sandwiches
Lunch American

Curried Egg Sandwiches

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather your ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together mayonnaise and curry powder in a bowl. Gently stir in eggs, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Evenly divide between 4 slices of bread, top with remaining 4 slices.

By xIndustrialLovex

Fennel and Butter Bean Salad
Lunch

Fennel and Butter Bean Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter beans, fennel, and scallions in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, dill, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over the bean mixture; toss together to coat.
  3. 3 Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, or up to 1 day.

By KeizerKitchen

Dill Sour Cream Potato Salad
Lunch

Dill Sour Cream Potato Salad

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. 2 In a large bowl combine potatoes, celery and green onions.
  3. 3 In a small bowl combine vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and dill weed. Pour over potatoes and toss gently. Refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
  4. 4 Stir in sour cream, and pickles just before serving. Garnish with tomato wedges.

By Kimber

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Melt
Lunch American

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Melt

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
16 min
Total
31 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 6 Sister Schuberts Mini Baguettes on a baking sheet and bake rolls according to directions on package. Cool baguettes.
  2. 2 Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  3. 3 Carefully slice each Sister Schuberts Mini Baguette in half horizontally. Spread one side of each baguette with pesto. Continue to layer with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each sandwich in a large piece of aluminum foil, place packages on baking sheet and bake 7 to 10 minutes or until sandwiches are warm and the cheese has melted. Unwrap sandwiches, open and add fresh basil leaves. Serve.

By Marzetti

Grandpa's Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup
Lunch

Grandpa's Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
855 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight. Combine dried mushrooms and 1/2 cup water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight.
  2. 2 Place the chuck roast in a large stockpot over medium heat; cover the roast with 5 quarts water. Bring the water to a boil, skimming any foam off the surface. Boil the roast until the foam no longer forms on the water, about 15 minutes. Pour the barley, mushrooms, and the water from both bowls into the stockpot; stir in the parsley, dill, broth, salt, and pepper. Return the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring every hour, until soup has reduced to desired thickness, 4 to 6 hours.
  3. 3 Remove large pieces of beef from the soup; trim and discard fat. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces and return them to the soup.

By Lobbylady