Easy Greek Recipes To Make At Home

Enjoy a tantalizing taste of the Mediterranean with these 16 easy Greek recipes to make at home. Each one is surprisingly easy and will treat your taste buds to fresh ingredients and delicious flavors. 

You’ll love these dishes so much that you’ll want to try one every week. From gyros and roasted olives to meatballs and spinach pie! Opa!

Healthy Greek Pita Pizzas

Pita bread has so many uses and this recipe turns it into pizza crust! It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is a great way to get picky eaters excited about customizing their meals.

Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Here’s a great recipe for pancakes so good that they taste bad for you… when they’re not! Greek Yogurt is the star ingredient- not only making the perfect fluffy pancakes but adding in some protein too! This top-rated recipe will shake up your Sunday brunch game.

Greek Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers are a lighter alternative to the classic hamburger and these are packed with key Greek ingredients. The patties include Kalamata olives, feta and spinach for a super flavorful combo that works great on a bun or even just on their own, or with simple sides.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This soup is light and healthy, but still the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It’s garlicky and has tangy lemon and yummy feta cheese to amplify your classic chicken soup. It’s also ready in just 30 minutes, so you don’t have to worry about letting it simmer for hours to be loaded with flavor.

Greek Fries

French fry fans will love this take on loaded fries. For a great snack, top your fries with feta, tomatoes and a few other staple Greek ingredients. This recipe sneaks in all the classic flavors of your favorite Greek meals on a delicious plate of crispy French fries.

Greek Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Nothing feels more like easy summer cooking than food on a stick and these grilled chicken kabobs are as tasty as they are simple. These healthy skewers have the delicious flavors of Greek cuisine, like olive oil, lemon and rosemary.  Make them on the BBQ, in the oven, ahead of time or 30 minutes before your meal… this recipe is adaptable to what works best for you.

Greek Gyros

Restaurant Gyros are always super tasty, but they seem like a lot of work to make at home. This recipe breaks down the process into something super simple! You’ll need a little extra time, but it will be worth it when the family is full of smiles after an exciting summer lunch.

Greek Pasta Salad

Every potluck needs a Pasta Salad, and this recipe is a great lighter option with a Greek twist. Orzo pasta makes this almost seem like a rice dish and it’s packed with refreshing veggies and zesty flavoring. It makes a great side or even a simple, vegetarian lunch.

Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey

When you need a quick snack, it’s hard not to just reach for a package of something out of ease. This healthy recipe is so quick and simple, it’s a great way to enjoy something tasty, even when you’re in a hurry. It takes just four ingredients and five minutes.

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Here’s a dish that’s suitable for a variety of diets because it’s naturally vegan and gluten-free. These Greek Lemon Potatoes have that perfect texture: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus, they have a zesty lemon flavor for a bright twist on classic potatoes!

Greek Style Roasted Olives

Olives are essential to Greek cuisine and while they make an excellent snack just on their own, why not roast them for an added layer of flavor? They make a great simple snack or an impressive little dish to serve your guests alongside drinks.

Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

Even the pickiest eaters seem to love lasagna and this Greek Lasagna is no exception. Pastitsio is baked pasta layered with meat, cheese and béchamel sauce. It’s an authentic Greek comfort recipe and if you’ve never tried it, it’s sure to become a new family favorite.

Greek Meatballs

Meatballs make a great appetizer, snack, or fun addition to any meal. These meatballs are made with warm spices and are served with a tangy Tzatziki on the side to complement them. They also work well with a few different types of ground meat, if you’re looking to use up what you already have in the fridge.

Greek Chicken and Potato Dinner

Here’s a great one-pan meal that’s comforting, filling and easy to make on weeknights. The sauce is the perfect balance of garlicky and lemony and you don’t even have to marinate the chicken to make this dish flavorful.

Greek Spinach Pie

Last but certainly not least on the list, Spanakopita is an easy addition to any meal or great on-the-go food. These spinach pies wrapped in flaky phyllo dough are wonderful for vegetarians and a sneaky way to get your kids to eat some vegetables. This one is a family recipe, so you know it’s guaranteed to be delicious.

Greek Salad

Get a taste of Greece right in your own home with this fresh and colorful salad. This traditional dish uses cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and onions combined with creamy feta and black olives for a relatively simple, but incredibly delicious salad.