10 Greek recipes that are healthy, vibrant, and so delish, from classic Greek salad to uber cozy Moussaka, lemony Avgolemona soup, and more!
Greek cuisine is warm and sunny ~ think lemons, olive oil, yogurt, lamb, eggplant, fresh herbs, and did I mention lemons? So many of my favorites in this glorious cuisine. Here are a few of my best Greek recipes to get you started…
Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce
The herbed meatballs are satisfying but light in texture, and the pale yellow sauce is tangy, silky, and utterly luxurious without any cream or butter whatsoever.
Greek Lemon Potato Salad
Lots of fresh lemon and oregano give this potato salad its distinctly Greek personality.
A Classic Moussaka Recipe
This is pure comfort food, Greek style, made with layers of ground lamb or beef and eggplant, all topped off with a luscious béchamel sauce. This is one Greek recipe you really do need to experience.
Greek Tomato Salad with Salmon
You’d be hard pressed to find a more vibrant meal ~ and this one is as fresh and flavorful in January as it is in July!
Shrimp in Lemon Sauce with Olives
Beautiful and healthy, this Greek recipe for baked shrimp is a surprise hit ~ the lemon sauce is everything.
Tzatziki Dip
This versatile yogurt sauce goes with everything from lamb burgers to crudité.
Greek Style Stuffed Artichokes
These loaded stuffed artichokes are hearty enough to be a meal in themselves…just add a (Greek) salad and some crusty bread.
Avgolemono Soup
This classic Greek recipe is a favorite of mine ~ the tangy lemon broth takes chicken soup to a whole new level.
Chopped Greek Salad
A variation on the salad Greece is most famous for, I love to serve it chopped because it looks so pretty, and I can get a little bit of everything in every bite!
Baked Feta Cheese with Olives and Lemon
This ridiculously easy appetizer is a delicious conversation starter ~ who knew?
