Greece has a rich culinary tradition with a variety of delicious dishes to try. Here is a list of 10 popular dishes to try while you’re in Greece:
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Souvlaki – grilled meat skewers, often served with pita bread and garnishes such as tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
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Gyros – similar to souvlaki, but with thinly sliced meat cooked on a vertical spit and served in a pita with vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
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Greek salad (Horiatiki salad) – a traditional salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta cheese, and dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
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Grilled octopus (Octapodi sta Karvouna) – octopus grilled over hot coals and seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and herbs.
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Stuffed vegetables (Dolmades) – vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, or eggplants stuffed with a mixture of rice, herbs, and minced meat.
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Grilled lamb (Arni sta Karvouna) – a popular dish made with marinated lamb cooked over an open fire.
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Greek yogurt (Yiaourti) – a thick and creamy yogurt often served as a snack or dessert, topped with honey or fruit.
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Moussaka – a casserole dish made with eggplant, minced meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with grated cheese and baked.
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Gyros – thinly sliced meat cooked on a vertical spit and served in a pita with vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
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Feta cheese – a tangy, salty cheese made from sheep or goat milk, often served as a topping on salads or as part of a cheese platter.
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Pastitsio – a baked pasta dish made with layers of pasta, minced meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with grated cheese.
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Tzatziki – a creamy sauce made with yogurt, cucumber, and dill, often served as a dip or condiment.
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Fasolada – a hearty bean soup made with white beans, vegetables, and herbs.
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Spanakopita – a savory pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, often served as a appetizer or snack.
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Baklava – a sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and honey syrup.
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Galaktoboureko – a dessert made with layers of phyllo dough, a creamy custard filling, and a sweet syrup.
Discover some new and delicious dishes to try while you’re in Antiparos!
Enjoy it !
