Best 10 Greek Inspired Salad Recipes

GREEK-INSPIRED SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is completely absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon into a large bowl to cool slightly.
• Toss shrimp with Greek seasoning.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add shrimp to couscous with romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEK-INSPIRED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in a colander; set onto a plate. Toss cucumbers with 1 teaspoon salt. Let rest to draw about liquid, about 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Place red onion and 1 cup cold water in a bowl. Let soak until the strong onion flavor is weakened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
• Combine cucumbers, red onions, Greek yogurt, Kalamata olives, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl. Fold in chicken, feta cheese, and tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour.
• Stir salad and serve on lettuce leaves.

GREEK SALAD-INSPIRED QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, green peppers and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 6-7 minutes; drain. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in feta and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oregano, salt and pepper flakes until blended. Pour over vegetables., Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

MARINATED GREEK-INSPIRED CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
• Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.

GREEK-INSPIRED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add potatoes. Boil until fork-tender and mashably soft, about 12 minutes. Drain and immediately place potatoes in a bowl of cold water to prevent further cooking.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, feta cheese, onion, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl and mix evenly. Fold in drained potatoes.
• Let sit for 1 hour in a refrigerator before serving.

GREEK-INSPIRED QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.

STACY'S GREEK-INSPIRED TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Place tuna in a medium bowl. Add cucumber, grapes, tzatziki sauce, almonds, feta cheese, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add lemon juice and mix again.
• Serve on a bed of greens with pita chips on the side.

QUINOA GREEK-INSPIRED SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
• Stir pesto, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bacon into the quinoa.

GREEK-INSPIRED GRILLED WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk oil, balsamic vinegar, and mixed herbs in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper.
• Place romaine halves cut-sides up on a work surface. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill romaine, cut-sides down until slightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Plate grilled romaine cut-sides up. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, and olives. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

GREEK INSPIRED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the vegetables in a salad bowl.
• Add oil and seasoning. Toss to coat. Top with feta cheese.
• Serve with a nice crusty bread.