Traditional Greek Appetizers

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Greek food is popular across the globe and rightly so, as it has so many cuisines to offer and every dish is top-notch. Recipes like spanakopita and zucchini balls are some of the most loved recipes. You can serve them in potlucks or any party, even for family dinners. Let’s find the best Greek appetizers.

These appetizers are easy to make and taste delicious.

Greek Appetizers

Greek 7 Layer Dip

This 7-layer dip contains kalamata olives, hummus, red onions, tomatoes, lemon, feta cheese, cucumber, and garlic-lemon Greek yogurt.

The best thing is that it is easy to make and is healthy too. It is one of the best party dips. You require a 8×8 glass dish.

It’s best made just before you serve. You can make this recipe within 20 minutes. Apart from the ingredients mentioned above, you need dill, black pepper, Roma tomatoes, and salt.

Saganaki

It is one of the most delicious appetizers and is served with lemon wedges, crispy on the outside and soft inside. The dish is best made with Greek cheese like graviera or kefalotyri.

The dish is made in a frying pan with two handles, which is called Saganaki in Greek; hence the name is given. Saganki is served as a starter at parties.

You just need to coat the cheese with flour and pan-fry it. Drop a few drops of lemon and that’s it. The recipe requires 4 minutes of prep time and 6 minutes of cook time.

The ingredients include semi-hard cheese, brandy, lemon, all-purpose flour, extra virgin olive oil, and ground black pepper.

Tzatziki Sauce

It is one of the most authentic Greek appetizers. This is best served with pita or a sandwich. It is a quick 5-minute recipe that requires box grater and juicer.

With a mix of whole milk Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, grated cucumber, basil, and extra virgin olive oil, you can make this recipe.

Spanakopita

This is a savory Greek recipe. I love this savory Greek pie. It takes an hour and 20 minutes to make this side dish. To make it, you need to preheat the oven to 325°F.

The ingredients include yellow onion, spinach, garlic, feta cheese, dough, organic dough, dill weed, eggs, and parsley.

It’s best served with chicken or lamb. You can serve it with Greek salad or Mediterranean chickpea salad.

Greek Salad

A classic Greek salad is a perfect appetizer for summer; it’s healthy and refreshing. You can make it in just 15 minutes.

The ingredients for the dressing include sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, black pepper, and garlic.

For the salad, the ingredients include feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, English cucumber and green bell pepper, fresh mint leaves, red onion and kalamata olives.

Greek Dolmades

The best thing about this recipe is that there are different versions of the same recipe, and they all taste wonderful. It is one of the most loved traditional Greek appetizers.

It takes almost one and a half hours to make, including 40 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cook time. The ingredients include vine leaves, olive oil, dill, rice, parsley, and lemons.

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for up to 3 days. It freezes well for 3 months.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

It is one of the most popular street foods in Greece. You can serve it within half an hour. It is best served with salads like Greek salad or watermelon salad.

The ingredients include paprika, dry white wine, pita bread, boneless chicken breast, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, tomato, and rosemary.

Greek Potatoes

These crispy potatoes are flavored and taste awesome. It takes around an hour and 20 minutes to make, including 10 minutes of prep time and 1 hour and 10 minutes of cook time.

You need to preheat the oven to 390°F and bake for 30 minutes. The ingredients include lemon juice, garlic, chicken broth, salt, olive oil, potatoes, and oregano.

Greek Salad Pinwheels

It is a perfect appetizer for summer. You need a food processor. It takes a little over two hours to make, including 15 minutes of prep time.

The ingredients include feta cheese, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, Greek yogurt, red onion, cucumber, oregano, black pepper, kalamata olives, and spinach tortillas. Keep the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days.

Tiropita

It is one of the most popular party appetizers. This is a savory Greek pastry. You can make it within an hour, including 30 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cook time.

To make it, you need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15 minutes. The ingredients include feta cheese, fillo dough, beaten eggs, cottage cheese, and butter.

Saganaki (Pan seared Greek cheese appetizer)

Greek cheeses like graviera or kefalotyri are perfect for this recipe. You can replace it with provolone cheese or Monterey Jack cheese. It is best served hot.

It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include Graviera cheese, lemon, oil, and plain flour.

Traditional Tiropita

You can serve it as a snack or even as a starter. The recipe requires 40 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 356°F and bake for 50 minutes.

The ingredients include phyllo pastry, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, gouda cheese, heavy cream, butter, ground pepper, eggs, and feta cheese.

Baked Feta Cheese With Olives And Lemon

It is a great party appetizer. It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 20 minutes.

The ingredients include sheep’s milk feta, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, lemon, black pepper, and olives. It is best served with toasted bread.

Spanakopita Dip

It is one of the best Greek pita bread dip recipes. This is a popular Mediterranean dip appetizer. It can be a great make-ahead recipe too. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

The ingredients include dried dill, onion, cream cheese, feta cheese, red bell pepper, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and spinach. It is best served with breadsticks and pita bread. The recipe freezes well for 3 months.