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Delicious Greek Feast: Mouthwatering Recipes for an Authentic Greek Dinner
Greek food is known for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and healthy Mediterranean diet. If you’re looking to impress your guests with a delicious and authentic Greek dinner, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share some of our favorite Greek recipes that are easy to make and taste amazing. From classic Greek salad and tzatziki sauce to moussaka and baklava, we’ve got you covered. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!
Greek Salad
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Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Note: You can add some chopped fresh parsley and mint to the salad for extra flavor.
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Moussaka
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic over medium-high heat.
- Add the tomato sauce, red wine, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In another skillet, sauté the eggplant slices in olive oil until lightly browned.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and beaten egg.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the eggplant slices and ground beef mixture, alternating until all ingredients are used up.
- Pour the sauce over the top of the moussaka and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Baklava
Ingredients
- 1 pound phyllo dough
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Steps
- Preheat the oven to