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Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
Salad Greek

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Add salad dressing and mix thoroughly.
  3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

By Cindy Wilkinson Abel

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Salad American

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
  4. 4 Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.
  5. 5 Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

By Coulter

Antipasto Salad
Salad Italian

Antipasto Salad

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine Genoa and soppressata salamis, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl with about 3 tablespoons juice from the red pepper jar. Mix in chopped olives.
  2. 2 Drizzle olive oil over salami mixture, followed by red wine vinegar. Season with pepper. Mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
  3. 3 Before serving, tear fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and fold them into salad.

By Katie Greco

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

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

Mediterranean Tilapia
European

Mediterranean Tilapia

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish; drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes; don't overcook.
  4. 4 While the fish is cooking, mix sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and capers together.
  5. 5 Serve tilapia with sun-dried tomato mixture over top.

By FLAPJACK18

Mediterranean Pasta with Greens
Dinner European

Mediterranean Pasta with Greens

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 Place chard in a microwave safe bowl. Fill bowl about 1/2 full with water. Cook on High in the microwave 5 minutes, until limp; drain.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Mix in the chard. Cook and stir until tender. Toss with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Lia Soscia

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew
Dinner European

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, heat 1 Tb. oil. Saute onion and pepper until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1 Tb. oil, garlic, mushrooms and eggplant. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and rosemary. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle feta cheese over stew if desired.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Chicken in Mediterranean Sauce
Dinner European

Chicken in Mediterranean Sauce

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
420 min
Total
435 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the soup, wine, olives, capers, garlic, artichokes and tomatoes in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours** or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the basil, if desired. Serve with the rice.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Mediterranean Chicken
Dinner European

Mediterranean Chicken

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat white wine and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. 2 Add garlic to pan drippings; sauté for 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add 1/2 cup white wine; simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  3. 3 Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Robyn Webb

Solianka (Russian Beef Soup)
Lunch European

Solianka (Russian Beef Soup)

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak mushrooms in water in a small bowl until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking water.
  2. 2 Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, veal, ham, sausage, and rehydrated mushrooms in melted butter. Add stock and mushroom water; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Make a bouquet garni by tying bay leaves and peppercorns tightly in cheesecloth. Add bouquet garni, marinated mushrooms, pickles, and capers to soup. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a skillet. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add flour and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Stir 1 cup soup into the skillet, then pour mixture back into the soup pot.
  5. 5 Add olives, dill, pickle juice, garlic, paprika, and marjoram. Season with salt and black pepper; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the pot from heat and discard bouquet garni. Adjust seasonings and garnish servings with dollops of sour cream and lemon slices.

By Karena

Avocado Greek Omelet

Avocado Greek Omelet

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in eggs. Scatter feta cheese, avocado, tomatoes, olives, and basil over 1 side. Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Fold over; cook until center is set, about 3 minutes more.

By Jack1010Sally

Tangy Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Lunch French

Tangy Mediterranean Tuna Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the olives, garlic and capers in an electric food processor, and process to form a paste. With the motor still running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and blend thoroughly. Then add the tuna and lemon juice, and continue processing until smooth.

By Jerry

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

Festive Olive and Cheese Appetizer
Dinner American

Festive Olive and Cheese Appetizer

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange rosemary sprigs in a 10-inch-diameter circle to resemble a wreath. Start by placing one sprig at a 45-degree angle with the leafy tip facing outwards. Continue adding sprigs in the same direction until you have formed a full circle.
  2. 2 Arrange clusters of mozzarella balls, olives, and tomatoes over rosemary sprigs.

By Jones

Goat Cheese, Bacon, and Scrambled Egg Brunch Wrap
Lunch

Goat Cheese, Bacon, and Scrambled Egg Brunch Wrap

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 While bacon cooks, spray a small skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Whisk egg in a bowl. Pour into the skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled and set, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat tortilla in a microwave until soft and pliable, about 15 seconds.
  4. 4 Spread goat cheese evenly over the tortilla. Layer olives, 1 slice of bacon, egg, spinach, and remaining bacon slice in the center of the tortilla. Wrap up and serve.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

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

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Feta, Olives and Pinenuts

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Feta, Olives and Pinenuts

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and turn, cut side down, to drain for 30 minutes on a wire rack set over a cookie sheet with a rim. Meanwhile, warm a small skillet over low heat. Add pinenuts; saute, stirring constantly until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix feta, cream cheese, olives, pinenuts and oregano in a medium bowl. Turn tomatoes cut side up and fill with about 2 Tbs. of the feta mixture.
  3. 3 Bake until tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with oil. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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

Mediterranean Cauliflower Steaks
Dinner

Mediterranean Cauliflower Steaks

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim leaves off cauliflower and slice into thick "steaks", 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick. Brush with olive oil and garlic on both sides.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill cauliflower steaks until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Top each steak with a generous amount of hummus. Divide olives, red pepper, and nutritional yeast evenly on top. Cut zucchini into ribbons using a spiralizer. Garnish steaks with zucchini ribbons.

By Elle