Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Pantzarosalata (Beetroot Salad)

Ingredients: 1 kilo of fresh beetroots with stalks and leaves 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped 10 springs of parsley finely chopped 4-5 tbsp of olive oil 1-2 tbsp of vinegar to taste 1/2 a tbsp of pickled capers Salt and pepper to taste Method Cut and separate the beetroots from the stalks and green […]

Maroulosalata (Lettuce Salad)

Ingredients: 1 Bunch of lettuce 4 spring onions finely chopped 1/4 bunch of dill finely chopped 4-5 tbsp of olive oil 1-2 tbsp of vinegar or to taste Salt to taste Method Remove the outer leaves of the lettuce. Wash the rest of the leaves very well with plenty of water. Cut leaves as finely […]

Lachanosalata (Cabbage Salad)

Ingredients: 1 small Cabbage 1 small onion chopped (Option) 1 small carrot grated 1/4 cup of parsley finely chopped 4 tbsp of olive oil 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Method Cut and throw away the outside leaves of the cabbage. Chop as much as cabbage you would like your […]

Cyprus Tambouli Salata (Crushed Weed Salad)

Ingredients: 4 tomatoes cut in very small cubes 3 bunches of parsley finely chopped 1/2 a bunch of spearmint finely chopped 70-100gr of crushed weed (pligouri) Juice from 3 lemons 4 fresh onions finely chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method Place the crushed weed (pligouri) in a large enough bowl, pour water […]

Salads

Mediterranean Greek Salad Greek Pasta Salad Greek Orzo Salad Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad Traditional Greek salad Greek Hot Potato Salad Greek Swirls Salad Athenian Salad (Salata Athenas) Greek tuna salad Saganaki Greek salad Basic Recipe for Greek Salad Dressing Cos (Romaine) Lettuce Salad – Maroulosalata Zorba salad Beetroot – Pandzaria Salad recipe 1 Beetroot – […]

Traditional Greek salad

Greek salad, or horiatiki salata, is a rough country salad of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sliced red onion, green pepper, crumbly feta cheese and plump kalamata olives. Greek salad can be served as a side dish or as a light meal with some crusty bread. The Traditional Greek salad Ingredients 3 vine ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks […]

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

“This is a delightful salad that doesn’t skimp on taste.” Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing […]

Greek Orzo Salad

“A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta. I receive a lot of requests for this one.” Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta 2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts 1 tomato, seeded and chopped 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 (2 ounce) can black […]

Greek Pasta Salad

“This is a great make-ahead pasta salad!” Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon white sugar 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 15 cherry tomatoes, […]