Salads Recipes
This Greek lettuce and dill combo is a classic spring salad that’s easy to make with everyday ingredients.The most important thing to remember is that it’s best when made at the time of year when lettuce, specifically Romaine lettuce, is at its peak, and for us in Greece, that’s always in the spring.All you […]
This refreshing salad is a delightful combination of thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions, marinated in a zesty Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, it showcases classic Greek flavors in a unique and portable way.
This delightful salad combines the crunch of smashed potatoes with traditional Greek flavors, making it perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side dish. The creamy yogurt dressing and fresh herbs add a vibrant twist to this classic potato salad.
Horta, a traditional Greek dish of boiled wild greens, is a nutritious and flavorful side that’s easy to prepare. This recipe will guide you through the process of cooking horta, allowing you to enjoy the authentic taste of Greek cuisine at home. Horta is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Leafy greens are […]
You’ll LOVE my the perfect Greek salad dressing recipe, inspired by Greek traditions, great Greek ingredients and, of course, the Mediterranean diet. This simple and versatile dressing is a must-have for your kitchen, offering authentic Greek flavors in every drop.Pro Tips: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients like extra virgin Greek olive oil and authentic Ikaria […]
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this mouthwatering Greek Lettuce Salad topped with Seared Ouzo Shrimp. This refreshing and healthy seafood salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic fresh dill with succulent shrimp marinated in ouzo for an authentic Greek taste. Perfect for a light summer meal or […]
Savor the flavors of this easy and nutritious Chickpea “Tuna” Salad, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. With just 10 minutes of prep time, and all the ingredients in a typical tuna salad, this protein-packed dish combines the goodness of chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a creamy, healthy dressing, making it an […]
I’ve unleashed my inner Greek goddess for you, dear friends, with this Mediterranean-inspired Green Goddess Cabbage Salad! 🌿🥗I think of this as an update to the popular Greek lahanosalata, or shredded cabbage salad, that’s a winter classic. I crave salads daily, a healthy habit that comes with living in Greece and Ikaria, where salads […]
Dakos Salad with Yellow & Red Tomatoes is simply a version of “the World’s Best Salad!” It calls for dakos, a kind of rusk, or hard tack. In the Greek kitchen, there are many different kinds of rusks, or paximadia in Greek. Among these, the most famous is the round barley Cretan rusk, called […]
Greek cabbage salad, or lahanosalata, is the de rigeur Greek salad when the weather gets chilly and cabbage comes into season. It’s easy to dress up this cabbage-carrot duo with other ingredients, and some of my favorites are pomegranate seeds, fresh dill and nuts. You can swap out the walnuts for pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts […]