What are some traditional Greek dishes that are typically included in a Greek lunch feast?
Greek cuisine is known for being both delicious and nutritious, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. If you’re looking for a lunch that’s both satisfying and healthy, you can’t go wrong with a Greek-inspired meal. Here’s a recipe that’s easy to make and sure to delight your taste buds!
Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, toss mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Top salad with sliced grilled chicken and serve.
Baklava
- 1 pound phyllo dough
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together walnuts, pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Layer 8-10 sheets of phyllo dough in a 9×13 inch baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Layer another 8-10 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Sprinkle another 1/3 of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Layer the remaining phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Cut the baklava into diamond shapes.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the baklava is baking, combine honey and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until syrupy.
- When the baklava is done, spoon the honey syrup over the top and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Outro
There you have it: a delicious and nutritious Greek lunch that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy. From the tender grilled chicken of the Greek salad to the sticky-sweet goodness of the baklava, this meal is a feast fit for a Greek god or goddess. Enjoy!
