Introduction

Greek cuisine is known for its delicious and healthy dishes. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your lunch break, here are some tasty and simple Greek lunch ideas that you can easily prepare even if you have a busy weekday schedule.

Recipe 1: Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

• 2 cups of mixed greens
• 1/2 an English cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 a red onion, sliced
• 1/2 a red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives
• 4 oz of grilled chicken breast, sliced
• 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry the greens, then arrange them on a plate.
2. Add the sliced cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, and Kalamata olives on top of the greens.
3. Add the grilled chicken and feta cheese on top.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Recipe 2: Greek Yogurt and Honey Wrap

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1/2 a banana, sliced
• 1/4 cup of granola

Instructions:

1. Warm up the whole wheat tortilla in the microwave for 10 seconds.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and honey.
3. Spread the Greek yogurt mixture on the tortilla.
4. Add the sliced banana and granola on top.
5. Roll up the tortilla and enjoy!

Recipe 3: Greek Style Quesadilla

• 2 whole wheat tortillas
• 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup of sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp of dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Place one tortilla on the pan.
3. Add the feta cheese, spinach, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano on top of the tortilla.
4. Place the second tortilla on top.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
6. Cut into wedges and serve.