Healthy Greek Recipes Full of Mediterranean Flavor

These healthy Greek recipes are full of Mediterranean flavour, featuring seasonal vegetables, olive oil, lemon, and fresh herbs. They are easy to cook; think quick salads, healthy dips, and baked vegetables you can pull together with everyday ingredients. These recipes are perfect for a quick midweek dinner or for sharing at the weekend, and they often leave enough for a handy lunch the next day.

Prawn Saganaki

Succulent shrimp and crumbled feta cheese in a flavorful tomato sauce with herbs. — Ayla Clulee

Prawn Saganaki, or Garides Saganaki in Greek, is a classic dish where prawns are cooked in a tomato-based sauce and topped with feta cheese. The word saganaki refers to the small two-handled pan traditionally used for dishes like this.

To learn more: Greek Shrimp Saganaki - Garides Saganaki

Greek Lemon Potatoes

green roasted potatoes served on a plate — Ayla Clulee

Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes recipe is a staple in Greek cuisine, known for its tangy lemon flavor and crispy golden edges with soft and creamy inside. It's effortless to make, uses basic ingredients, and pairs wonderfully with a variety of Mediterranean dishes such as Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs.

To learn more: Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Skordalia - Potato Dip

greek potato dip garnished with crushed nuts and green onions — Ayla Clulee

Skordalia is a classic Greek Potato Dip flavoured with garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a bold garlic flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. This garlic and potato dip comes together easily with just a few ingredients and can be served warm or at room temperature.

To learn more: Skordalia - Greek Potato Dip

Imam Bayildi

Imam Bayildi is a popular vegetarian dish made with aubergines cooked in plenty of olive oil and then filled with a mix of onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this baked stuffed aubergine is both easy to make and incredibly delicious!

To learn more: Imam Bayildi

Greek Chicken and Lemon Soup

greek chicken lemon soup garnished with fresh dill and lemon slices — Ayla Clulee

Avgolemono Soup is a rich, cozy, and comforting Greek Chicken Lemon Soup made with chicken, rice, fresh lemon juice, and eggs. This classic Greek soup combines simple ingredients to create a creamy, silky texture without using any cream.

To learn more: Greek Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono

Briam

roasted Greek vegetables in a baking dish — Ayla Clulee

Briam is a hearty Greek casserole dish featuring roasted vegetables cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and seasoned with simple Mediterranean flavors.

To learn more: Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Greek Salad

A bowl of salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese — Ayla Clulee

Delicious, colorful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish whether it's for your summer BBQ parties or family meals.

It is made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and feta cheese. This simple Greek Salad is ready in 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors you will love.

To learn more: Greek Cucumber Salad

Baked Feta with Honey

Baked Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds is one of my go-to appetiser recipes when I need something fast, yet it always looks and tastes like I put in more effort. With just cheese, honey, and a bit of crunch, it turns into a dish that feels special without much work.

To learn more: Baked Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds

Papoutsakia

Aubergine Papoutsakia (or Patlıcan Pabucaki) is a delightful vegetarian stuffed aubergine dish from Greek and Turkish cuisine. While it traditionally includes ground meat stuffing similar to Greek Moussaka (Musaka), I prefer this vegetarian version as a lighter option, especially during the summer.

To learn more: Papoutsakia - Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Eggplant

Fava - Split Pea Dip

a piece of pita bread dipped in greek fava dip — Ayla Clulee

Greek Fava is a smooth, creamy, and delicious yellow split pea dip that has been a favorite in Greece for many years. Despite its name, it’s not made from fava beans but from split yellow peas, which give the dish its signature velvety texture and flavor.

To learn more: Greek Fava - Split Pea Dip

Melitzanosalata

A bowl of melizanosalata with cheese and onions — Ayla Clulee

Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Aubergine Dip) is a smokey and delicious Greek appetizer/meze made with fire-roasted aubergines, tangy lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

This heavenly eggplant salad is a harmonious blend of smoky, zesty, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

To learn more: Melitzanosalata - Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip