What are some traditional Greek dishes that can be easily prepared for a dinner party?
Get ready to indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with these easy and delicious recipes for a Greek feast. From appetizers to desserts, your taste buds will be in for a treat!
Appetizer: Tzatziki Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Chill for 1 hour.
- Serve with pita bread or fresh veggies.
Main Course: Greek Salad and Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Brush over chicken skewers.
- Grill chicken skewers until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Enjoy your delicious Greek salad and chicken souvlaki!
Side Dish: Spanakopita
Ingredients:
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from spinach.
- In a large bowl, mix together spinach, feta cheese, scallions, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place 1 sheet phyllo dough on a work surface. Brush with melted butter. Repeat with remaining sheets of phyllo dough, layering and buttering each sheet.
- Spoon spinach mixture onto phyllo dough, spreading it evenly. Fold up the sides to make a rectangular parcel.
- Place parcel on a baking sheet and brush with remaining butter. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious spanakopita!
Dessert: Baklava
Ingredients:
- 1 lb phyllo dough
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together walnuts, pistachios, and sugar.
- Place 1 sheet phyllo dough in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Brush with butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo dough.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Layer another 8 sheets of phyllo dough, each brushed with butter. Sprinkle with another 1/3 of the nut mixture.
- Layer another 8 sheets of phyllo dough, each brushed with butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 of the nut mixture.
- Layer final 8 sheets of phyllo dough, each brushed with butter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, bring honey and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle honey syrup over the hot baklava.
- Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious baklava!
