Salads Recipes
This broccoli and cauliflower salad with feta is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired dish that celebrates seasonal vegetables, minimal waste cooking, and bold flavor. Lightly steamed broccoli and cauliflower are finely chopped and tossed with creamy Greek feta and a zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette, making this salad ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches. Packed with […]
There’s a “spanakopita-everything” current running through Greek kitchens—and this Spanakopita Salad captures the spirit of the classic spinach-and-feta pie in a lighter, fresher form. In My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, episode “Phyllo for Healthy Fun,” this is the kind of recipe that makes healthy Mediterranean eating feel festive: crunchy baked phyllo scattered […]
This bright and satisfying Dako Salad — featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity — layers vine-ripened red and yellow tomatoes, cucumber, capers, olives, and creamy feta over traditional barley rusks (paximadia). It captures the heart-healthy, plant-rich spirit of Greek cooking, embracing whole grains, vibrant vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil, ingredients […]
This colorful Beet and Chickpea Bowl appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, and celebrates beans—one of the most important longevity ingredients in the Mediterranean diet and throughout the world’s Blue Zones. Built for convenience without sacrificing nutrition, this bowl uses frozen zucchini–chickpea patties to create a quick, […]
How to Boil Horta is one of the simplest—and most powerful—rituals of the Greek kitchen. These humble boiled greens, central to the Mediterranean diet and Ikarian longevity, prove that wellness often begins with the most basic ingredients. Known collectively as horta, Greek greens include amaranth, wild chicory, dandelion, stamnagathi, sow thistle, and other seasonal […]
Beans are the cornerstone of the Mediterranean and Blue Zone diets. This garlicky Greek bean salad, highlighted in “My Greek Table – Flavors of Longevity,” combines fresh and dried beans, red onion, scallions, dill, parsley, and olive oil. Beans offer gut-healthy fiber and complete plant protein, supporting immune function and metabolic health. This salad […]
Enjoy all the flavors of classic Greek Salad on the go! This Greek Salad Wrap features a creamy mashed feta spread, crisp veggies, and optional plant-based protein for a balanced, portable Mediterranean lunch. If you like this recipe, you’re also sure to love my Classic Greek Salad (with a Twist) for a main, or […]
This Creamy Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad with Chickpeas is a healthy twist on a classic, made Mediterranean style! Greek yogurt, olive oil, and herbs create a light, protein-rich dressing, while chickpeas, vegetables, and feta make this ideal for lunches, meal prep, or summer picnics. For more authentic salad inspiration, see Greek Salad (Horiatiki), or […]
This Greek Arugula and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Ladolemono brings together the best of modern Athens, reimagining traditional Mediterranean ingredients in a fresh, nutrient-packed way. Featured in my cookbook Athens: Food, Stories, Love, this wholesome salad combines peppery baby arugula, protein-rich chickpeas, wrinkled Greek throumbes olives, and hard-boiled eggs, all bound by a creamy […]