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Greek Salad
Salad Greek

Greek Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, and red onion in a large bowl; sprinkle with feta cheese.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad, toss well to combine, and serve.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over salad, toss well to combine, and serve.

By Meesh

Creamy Kale Salad
Salad American

Creamy Kale Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix kale, red onion, and raisins in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl; pour over the kale mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. Sprinkle sunflower seeds over the salad and toss to serve.

By QueenDumpPour

Red Cabbage Slaw with a Twist
Salad Asian

Red Cabbage Slaw with a Twist

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage, red bell pepper, shallots, ginger, and basil in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, wasabi paste, and ground pepper in another bowl; stir into cabbage mixture. Top with pine nuts and sunflower kernels.

By Lynn Pennec

Classic Caesar Salad
Salad American

Classic Caesar Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the Caesar dressing: Mash anchovy fillets and garlic in a large salad bowl. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking constantly. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 To serve: Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into dressing until thoroughly coated.
  4. 4 Top Caesar salad with croutons and enjoy!

By sarahcrites

Roasted Corn and Basmati Rice Salad
Salad American

Roasted Corn and Basmati Rice Salad

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium pot, bring the basmati rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a bowl, toss the corn kernels with 3 tablespoons corn oil. Spread the corn on a large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. remove from heat, and cool.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup corn oil, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, toss together the cooked rice, cooked corn, tomatoes, corn oil mixture, red onion, and green onions. Cover, and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

By Bonnie

Spinach Pasta Salad
Salad Italian

Spinach Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 Combine cooked pasta, spinach, feta cheese, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, garlic salt, and pepper together until well combined; pour over spinach salad and toss to coat.

By Kim Fusich

Pearl Couscous Salad
Salad Middle Eastern

Pearl Couscous Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make couscous: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in hot oil until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse couscous under cold water in a colander, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil until well coated.
  2. 2 Place lentils in a small pan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils under cold water in a colander; add to couscous.
  3. 3 To make the salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cranberries, raisins, red onion, chives, green onion, parsley, and sumac to couscous mixture.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over salad; stir until coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend before serving.

By Susan

My Mom's Greek Lemon Rice
Dinner Greek

My Mom's Greek Lemon Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

By BlutoNYC

Taramosalata
Appetizer Greek

Taramosalata

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bread in a bowl, cover with water and let sit until the bread is well soaked, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain water from the bowl and squeeze all of the excess water from the bread.
  2. 2 Combine bread, olive oil, onion, and lemon juice in a food processor; process until smooth. Add tarama and process until well combined.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup
Dinner Greek

Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse chicken and remove any organs that may be inside. Place in a pot large enough for it to move around, but not too big or the broth will be watery. Add the chicken neck if that is included with your chicken.
  2. 2 Fill the pot with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil. When it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, skimming the fat from the top as it collects. The meat should pull from the bones easily.
  3. 3 Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Add rice to the broth and season with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 While the rice is cooking, whisk eggs and lemon juice together in a bowl. Remove chicken meat from the bones.
  6. 6 When rice is finished, turn off the heat. Whisk one ladle full of hot broth into the eggs slowly so the eggs do not curdle. Gradually whisk in more broth until the egg mixture is heated. Pour the hot egg mixture back into the pot, whisking briskly. The result should be a creamy, cloudy-looking soup. Season with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. 7 Add pieces of chicken to the soup before serving or serve soup with salted chicken on the side.

By dimitra

Greek Chicken
Dinner Greek

Greek Chicken

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oregano in a glass dish. Place chicken pieces in the mixture; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes per side (smaller pieces will not take as long). An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Karen

Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)
Dinner Greek

Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brush each side of kasseri cheese with water; dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
  2. 2 Preheat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking; pour in olive oil. Carefully place floured cheese in hot oil and cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden-brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and place skillet onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy into the skillet over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Greek-Style Garlic Chicken Breasts
Dinner Greek

Greek-Style Garlic Chicken Breasts

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut three slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. Place chicken into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, salt, and paprika together for about 30 seconds. Pour over chicken; use your hands to work marinade into chicken. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Michael

Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes
Side Dish Greek

Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Put potato wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and toss to coat. Season with salt, oregano, and black pepper; toss again to coat.
  3. 3 Spread potato wedges in a single layer in a 2-inch-deep pan. Pour chicken broth over potatoes.
  4. 4 Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, crispy, and golden, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By koko

Dolmathes
Dinner Greek

Dolmathes

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions in oil until tender. Stir in rice and cook until lightly browned. Pour in 3 1/2 cups water and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, and pine nuts; remove from heat.
  3. 3 Remove stems from grape leaves and place 1 tablespoon rice mixture in the center of each. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish and cover with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and enough water to cover 1/2 of the dolmathes.
  4. 4 Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

By creed

Roasted Greek Chicken
Dinner Greek

Roasted Greek Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken legs in a deep, large baking dish. Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Arrange lemons around the chicken.
  3. 3 Mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over each chicken leg, flipping the chicken to season both sides.
  4. 4 Cook chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By GatorJess

Souvlaki
Dinner Greek

Souvlaki

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano together in a large glass bowl.
  3. 3 Add pork, onions, and bell peppers, and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Remove pork and vegetables from marinade and shake off excess; thread onto skewers. Discard remaining marinade.
  6. 6 Cook on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until pork is no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Abby J Benner

Greek Shrimp Dish From Santorini
Dinner Greek

Greek Shrimp Dish From Santorini

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
105 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, chopped parsley, tomatoes, and wine. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  3. 3 Stir shrimp into tomato sauce and cook for 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Pour shrimp mixture into a shallow baking dish; sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until feta has softened and shrimp are no longer translucent, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Squeeze lemon halves over shrimp and garnish with parsley sprigs to serve.

By Lisawas

Greek Saganaki
Appetizer Greek

Greek Saganaki

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice feta into 2x3/8 inch squares, about 8 slices. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the oregano. Dip each slice of feta in egg, shake off excess, and coat in flour.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Quickly cook cheese in olive oil until golden, turning once. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Arrange feta on a plate with thick tomato slices, season with black pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

By Elizabeth Chorley

Tzatziki Sauce
Pantry Greek

Tzatziki Sauce

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Grate cucumber on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
  2. 2 In a food processor combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Serve immediately or for best flavor cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Dinah

Yia Yia's Avgolemono
Dinner Greek

Yia Yia's Avgolemono

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
110 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken, salt, onion, carrots, celery, and water into a stock pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Skim away any scum that forms as the chicken simmers.
  2. 2 Strain and reserve the broth in a clean pot. Pick the meat from the chicken, discarding the bones, skin, and vegetables. Cut the meat into small pieces, and set aside. Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat and stir in the orzo pasta. Let simmer 20 minutes.
  3. 3 While the orzo is cooking, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then whisk in the egg yolks until completely incorporated. Measure out 2 cups of the simmering broth, and combine it with the lemon juice. Slowly pour the lemon mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously until incorporated.
  4. 4 When the orzo is nearly done, return the chicken meat to the soup, and cook until reheated. Stir in the egg mixture, stirring gently until incorporated into the soup. Serve immediately.

By deuxbebes

Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
Dinner Greek

Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over chicken thighs in another bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in a roasting pan. Add potatoes.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken over and baste with marinade. Bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken and potatoes to a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest.

By Kimberly D B Woodward

Pork Souvlaki
Dinner Greek

Pork Souvlaki

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk oil, wine, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, or up to 5 days.
  2. 2 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove pork from marinade and shake off excess. Thread pork onto metal skewers, placing broken bay leaves between some pieces. Reserve marinade for basting.
  4. 4 Cook skewers on the preheated grill for 10 minutes, turning and basting frequently. Discard marinade. Continue to cook until pork is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By alsoanurse

Grilled Octopus
Dinner Greek

Grilled Octopus

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot 1/2 full with water. Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt, peppercorns, and the wine cork; bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place octopus on a cutting board. Using a wooden spoon or meat mallet, pound the octopus multiple times, starting in the middle and moving down each tentacle to tenderize.
  4. 4 Dip tentacles into boiling water 3 times, holding them in the boiling water 2 to 3 seconds each time, until tentacles curl up. Submerge entire octopus in the boiling water. Bring water back to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until octopus is fork-tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Grill octopus until charred on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Remove from heat, slice into pieces, and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and squeeze lemon over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Skordalia (Greek Garlic Potato Dip)
Dinner Greek

Skordalia (Greek Garlic Potato Dip)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and quarter the potatoes and add to a saucepan with enough cold salted water to cover by 1 inch. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 While potatoes are cooking, add garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a mortar and pestle. Crush into a fine paste and reserve.
  3. 3 Drain potatoes, reserving some of the cooking water to thin the dip out with later if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or potato ricer until smooth and lump free. Stir in garlic paste. Add lemon juice and vinegar and stir in with the masher.
  5. 5 Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil in 3 or 4 additions. Add cayenne and more salt if needed. Pass dip through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Serve at room temperature, garnished with olive oil and oregano.

By John Mitzewich

Grilled Greek Chicken
Dinner Greek

Grilled Greek Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Make 2 slashes on the skin side down to the bone in the thigh section and 1 in the leg section of each leg quarter. This will help infuse pieces with marinade and allow faster cooking on the grill. Season both sides of chicken generously with kosher salt. Transfer to bowl with marinade and thoroughly coat all sides. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 12 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer chicken to paper-towel-lined sheet pan to drain slightly.
  4. 4 Place leg quarters on grill skin side down over semi-direct heat (avoid intense direct heat so chicken cooks evenly and skin doesn't burn). Cook 6 or 7 minutes. Turn chicken and cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking and turning until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

By John Mitzewich

Vegetarian Avgolemono Soup
Dinner Greek

Vegetarian Avgolemono Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until veggies soften and flavors have mingled, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cook for at least 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, or longer for a more flavorful broth.
  3. 3 Use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetable chunks to a food processor. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
  4. 4 Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Add a few tablespoons of hot broth to the lemon-egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs. Continue until lemon-egg mixture is hot, then add to the broth.
  6. 6 Reduce heat and cook, without boiling, until soup thickens a bit, about 3 minutes. Allow soup to cool slightly before serving; it will become even thicker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By IEatWhatILike

Lemonopita (Greek Lemon Phyllo Cake)
Dessert Greek

Lemonopita (Greek Lemon Phyllo Cake)

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil.
  2. 2 Remove phyllo sheets from the package. Tear each sheet roughly into shreds and pile up in the baking pan. Let shredded phyllo dry out a little while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  3. 3 Make the syrup: Combine sugar, water, and zest of 2 lemons in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice from all 4 lemons. Allow syrup to cool while you prepare the cake.
  4. 4 Combine yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and the remaining lemon zest in a blender or food processor. Blend together on high speed until frothy, about 2 minutes. Pour lemon-egg mixture over the shredded phyllo in the baking pan. Stir everything together gently until egg mixture is evenly distributed, ensuring there are no dry spots of phyllo.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and the filling set, about 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove lemonopita from the oven and immediately ladle the cooled syrup over the hot cake. Set aside until most of the syrup has soaked in, at least 1 hour. Slice into squares and serve.

By Diana Moutsopoulos