Super Food Cabbage Salad
Greek recipes for Greek salads abound and they aren’t all the tomato-cucumber-feta trio! Here is one great salad recipe that calls for Greek superfoods such as dried figs, Kalamata olives, and, of course, extra virgin Greek olive oil, all mingled with a mountain of cabbages, carrots, herbs and seeds. I enjoyed this inspirational salad with […]
Lemon-Honey-Mustard – Ladolemono me Meli kai Moustarda
This is my favorite Greek recipe for a classic dressing! Use it over a simple, fresh greens salads. It’s also great over grilled seafood, such as shrimp and squid. You can try adding a grated knob of ginger to this as well as some fresh herbs of choice, such as chopped dill, parsley, mint or […]
Carrot-Celery Root Greek Salad With Mastiha-Citrus Vinaigrette
Another great Greek salad recipe, especially in the winter. The mastiha and pistachios go especially well together. Try using a high-polyphenol Greek olive oil in this for an added layer of flavour and a beautiful peppery finish.
Endive Salad With Greek Honey Vinegar & Cretan Evoo
On any festive table, rich foods call out for a counterbalance, and this delicious Greek salad with pleasantly bitter endive and green apples is almost refreshing enough to be a palate cleanser. The Aegina pistachios and an amazing olive oil from Crete, give this Greek recipe a super healthy Mediterranean aura!
Black eyed pea salad with pomegranate
Black-eyed peas are a traditional good-luck dish at New Year’s throughout much of the American South and elsewhere. In Greece, it doesn’t have to be New Year’s to enjoy them. This is a modern take on a traditional Greek stew of black-eyed peas and greens, gussied up with some delicious pomegranate.
Carrot Ribbon-Apple-Frisee Rusk Salad with Tahini Dressing
Here’s a Greek recipe for Greek salad that isn’t what you think! No tomatoes, for one. This Greek salad calls for all the wonderful flavors of Fall, with apples and carrots in the front and center. I love to embellish it with some texture in the form of Aegina pistachios and to add to that […]
Greek Salad with Rusks, Roasted Grapes, Aegina Pistachios & Arugula
This Greek salad is not your typical tomato-feta combo, but a great seasonal alternative using pungent fresh arugula and roasted grapes. The addition of the ancient grain rusks, Aegina pistachios and a bit of cheese make this a winner for all seasons. Enjoy!
Ikaria Longevity Greek Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Arugula
Sweet potatoes played a special role in the Ikaria longevity diet and are a great ingredient for anyone interested in healthy Mediterranean Diet recipes. They were grown traditionally on the south side of the island and eaten as a humble dessert! But they were also a choice tuber for seasonal Greek salads, as in this […]
Grilled Corn & Potato Greek Salad with Purslane & Cherry Tomatoes
This colorful Greek salad is hearty and healthy, especially with the addition of purslane, one of the world’s most nutritious wild greens. You probably have it growing in your backyard but don’t know it! Try sprinkling a little Greek feta on top for fun!
Zucchini Stir-Fry with Teardrop Tomatoes, Greek Herbs & Greek Feta
Every Greek summer, in my Ikaria "longevity" garden, zucchini rules. I cook it up in lots of different Greek recipes all great examples of the healthy Greek diet. You can grill or stir-fry the zucchini and add a sprinkling of Greek feta and Greek herbs. Don’t forget to use extra virgin Greek olive oil in […]
Greek Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Santorini Capers, Aegina Pistachios, Watermelon, Peaches & Avocado
This Greek salad is a great Mediterranean Diet recipe option for food lovers interested in Greek vegan delights. The Santorini capers and caper leaves add pleasant notes of acidity. The avocado takes the place of creamy Greek feta. The Aegina pistachios, watermelon and peaches bring it all together!
Greek Salad of Green Beans and Tomatoes, with Fresh Corn-Feta Polenta
This Greek salad recipe is inspired by a classic Greek summer vegetable stew. On the Blue Zone Aegean island of Ikaria this vegetarian recipe is called mageirio. Elsewhere in Greece it is known as tourlou. I’ve taken the basic ingredients of green beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic and corn and transformed them into something lighter and […]