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20 Greek Recipes That Deserve a Spot on Your Table

July 13, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for meals that are full of flavor, nourishing, and made to be shared, Greek cuisine is always a good idea.

With its fresh herbs, zesty citrus, rich olive oil, and comforting layers of meats, cheeses, and grains, Greek food offers something for everyone. It’s the kind of food that brings people together and keeps them lingering at the table a little longer.

The best part? Many Greek dishes are surprisingly simple to make at home with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. 

You don’t need a passport to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean. You just need a little time, some fresh ingredients, and a good appetite. 

Here are 20 Greek Recipes that deserve a spot on your table!

Lemony Greek Chickpeas

Lemony Greek Chickpeas.

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These Lemony Greek Chickpeas are garlicky, lemony, and full of bright, fresh, Greek flavors. These chickpeas make a quick and healthy side dish in just 10 minutes!

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Greek Lemon Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

Greek Lemon Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs.

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This Greek Lemon Oven-Roasted Chicken is incredibly easy to make and incredibly flavorful. Its roasted chicken thighs are quickly marinated in a few ingredients and baked with Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and Feta cheese until crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. 

Get the Recipe: Greek Lemon Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

 

3-Ingredient Sesame Seed Crunch Candy 

3-Ingredient Sesame Seed Crunch Candy (Gluten-Free).

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This is a popular candy recipe with many variations throughout Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian cuisines. This 3-Ingredient Sesame Seed Crunch Candy is perfectly sweet, nutty, gluten-free, paleo, optionally vegan, and top-8 allergy-free so everyone can enjoy. 

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Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe.

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This creamy Greek tzatziki sauce is easy to make, full of fresh flavor, and perfect as a dip or sauce for pita, gyros, falafel, grilled meats, and more.

Get the Recipe: Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

 

Greek Cucumber Salad

Greek Cucumber Salad.

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This Greek Cucumber Salad is loaded with flavor! It’s made with cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, feta, capers, olives, and dill.

Get the Recipe: Greek Cucumber Salad

 

Greek Beet Salad With Feta and Greek Yogurt

Greek Beet Salad With Feta And Greek Yogurt.

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This salty, sweet, and tangy Greek beet salad, with feta and Greek yogurt, is a favorite salad. With a simple, sweet red wine vinaigrette and creamy, salty feta cheese, this beautiful salad has a lot of big flavor. If you have cooked beets, this only takes 10 minutes to make!

Get the Recipe: Greek Beet Salad With Feta And Greek Yogurt

 

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls With Roasted Veggies and Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Roasted Veggies and Tzatziki Sauce.

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Greek chicken souvlaki bowls are a super-easy and healthy dinner recipe that’s perfect for meal prepping. You can roast an array of veggies to go with these chicken kabobs, and to top it all off,  homemade tzatziki sauce!

Get the Recipe: Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Roasted Veggies and Tzatziki Sauce

 

Easy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes With Lemon

Easy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes with Lemon.

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These air fryer Greek potatoes are the perfect flavorful side dish. They’re bursting with the flavors of lemon, garlic, oregano, and Greek seasoning. Best of all, they’re ready in less than 30 minutes and require little tending.

Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes with Lemon

 

Giouvetsi (Greek Lamb Stew With Orzo)

Giouvetsi (Greek Lamb Stew with Orzo).

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This Greek lamb giouvetsi is the perfect comfort dish. It’s an easy-to-make recipe with few ingredients. This traditional and authentic dish is slow-cooked for a rich flavor. This orzo stew can be made with lamb, veal, beef, or chicken.

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Greek Shrimp Saganaki

Greek Shrimp Saganaki {No Ouzo!}.

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This Greek shrimp saganaki is a quick and easy skillet recipe that is a fantastic way to incorporate shrimp into your weekly meal rotation. All you need is 20 minutes and a skillet! Serve with tangy dill tzatziki, a village Greek salad, and homemade butter naan for a Mediterranean feast!

Get the Recipe: Greek Shrimp Saganaki

 

Kleftiko (Greek Lamb Cooked in Parchment)

Kleftiko (Greek Lamb Cooked in Parchment).

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Kleftiko is a special centerpiece of Greek cuisine. Greek Kleftiko is a boldly marinated lamb roast that cooks on low for hours, sealed in parchment paper for ultimate moisture and tenderness.

Get the Recipe: Kleftiko (Greek Lamb Cooked in Parchment)

 

Greek Shrimp Bowls With Quinoa

Greek Shrimp Bowls with Quinoa.

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These Greek Shrimp Bowls with Quinoa are a delicious summer recipe. This recipe is easy to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes. It is naturally gluten-free and pescatarian and can easily be made dairy-free.

Get the Recipe: Greek Shrimp Bowls with Quinoa

 

Greek Green Beans and Potatoes – Fasolakia Ladera

Greek Green Beans And Potatoes - Fasolakia Ladera.

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This is a hearty, savory vegan Greek stew made with green beans, potatoes, zucchinis, and tomatoes. It’s very simple to make and will take you less than an hour. Enjoy it with a slice of bread to soak up all the juices or with some feta cheese on the side. 

Get the Recipe: Greek Green Beans And Potatoes – Fasolakia Ladera

 

Best Greek Meat Pie Recipe With Phyllo: Kreatopita

Best Greek Meat Pie Recipe with Phyllo: Kreatopita.

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Looking for a delicious traditional Greek meat pie recipe? You’ll love this kreatopita! This traditional Greek dish is seasoned with warm spices and seasonings, including cinnamon, paprika, oregano, and coriander. 

Get the Recipe: Best Greek Meat Pie Recipe with Phyllo: Kreatopita

 

Greek Roast Chicken With Potatoes Recipe

Greek Roast Chicken with Potatoes Recipe.

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This simple Greek Roast Chicken recipe is a great option for a flavorful and hearty dinner. Using a whole chicken seasoned with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and a mix of Mediterranean herbs, it pairs perfectly with tender baby potatoes that roast alongside it. 

Get the Recipe: Greek Roast Chicken with Potatoes Recipe

 

Greek Chicken Orzo Salad

Greek Chicken Orzo Salad.

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This Greek-style chicken orzo salad is a light and refreshing summer dinner option. It comes together in minutes with leftover shredded chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, Greek olives, and a bright homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing.

Get the Recipe: Greek Chicken Orzo Salad

 

Greek Ekmek Kataifi

Greek Ekmek Kataifi.

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Ekmek Kataifi is a luscious Greek dessert featuring shredded phyllo dough drenched in syrup, topped with custard, and finished with whipped cream.

Get the Recipe: Greek Ekmek Kataifi

 

Instant Pot Lamb Shanks

Instant Pot Lamb Shanks.

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These delicious Instant Pot Lamb Shanks are a Greek classic, but prepared much faster with a Pressure Cooker. These Lamb Shanks, infused with herbs and spices in a Tomato Base, are generously spooned over Mashed Potatoes, topped with Olives and Feta Cheese. 

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Homemade Greek Moussaka

Homemade Greek Moussaka.

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In this classic Greek moussaka recipe, ground meat, rich tomato sauce, potatoes, and creamy white sauce come together in a bubbling bake.

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Greek Fish Soup Avgolemono

Greek Fish Soup Avgolemono.

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This Greek Fish Soup, Avgolemono, is made with lemon, eggs, and tender white fish. It’s a healthy, easy soup recipe rooted in tradition, ideal for promoting hormone balance and overall wellness.

Get the Recipe: Greek Fish Soup Avgolemono

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