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8 Easy Greek Dishes for a Heat-Free Kitchen
Enjoy Mediterranean Flavors with These No-Cook Vegetarian Recipes
When the temperatures soar, turning on the stove feels like the last thing anyone wants to do.
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Greek flavors are a natural fit for hot weather. The combination of fresh vegetables, tangy cheeses, and aromatic herbs creates dishes that are light and healthy yet satisfying. These eight no-cook recipes capture the essence of Greek culinary traditions without the need for cooking, making your life easier and your meals tastier. From refreshing watermelon and feta salads to creamy tzatziki dips, these snacks and light meals are perfect for those days when you want to enjoy delicious, authentic Greek food without breaking a sweat. So, embrace the ease and flavor of these dishes and let the taste of Greece keep you cool all summer long!
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Since many of these dishes are pretty basic, I haven't included measurements. Just eyeball and flavor it according to your tastes.
Tomato and Feta Salad ​
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Ingredients: Tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, olives, olive oil, oregano. Alternately you can even make it with just tomatoes, feta and fresh ripped basil leaves, adding a drizzle of olive oil.
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Instructions: Chop tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Crumble feta cheese over the tomatoes, add thinly sliced red onion and olives. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
Tzatziki Dip with Crudités​
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Ingredients: Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill (or not - this is a matter of heated debate. Do what you like), salt, pepper, pita and assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, celery, etc.)
- Instructions: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Mix the Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, a generous sprinkle of chopped dill (optional), salt, and pepper. Serve with a variety of fresh vegetable sticks.
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Greek Avocado Toast
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Ingredients: Whole grain or crusty village-style bread, avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, oregano
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Instructions: Toast the bread slices. Mash avocado and spread it on the toasted bread. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of oregano.
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Cucumber and Feta Bites
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Ingredients: Cucumbers, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, fresh dill, olive oil
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Instructions: Slice cucumbers into thick rounds. Top each cucumber slice with a piece of feta cheese, a cherry tomato half, and a small sprig of dill. Drizzle with olive oil.
Cretan-style Dakos
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Ingredients - Barley or other rusks, feta, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper, dried oregano, (optional - capers, finely chopped red onion)
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Instructions - Soak rusks for a few minutes in water until they're soft but not breaking apart. Remove and put on a plate. Top the rusk with a generous splash of olive oil, chopped tomatoes and crumbled feta. Add a final drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, a pinch of dried oregano and capers and onions, if desired.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
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Ingredients: Watermelon, feta cheese, fresh mint leaves (opeional - olive oil, balsamic glaze)
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Instructions: Cut watermelon into cubes and place in a bowl. Crumble feta cheese over the watermelon, add torn mint leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and a touch of balsamic glaze if desired.
​Greek Cheese Platter
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Ingredients: Assorted Greek cheeses (feta, kasseri, graviera, vlachotyri), olives, dried figs, nuts (walnuts, almonds), honey
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Instructions: Arrange the Greek cheeses on a platter. Add olives, dried figs, and nuts. Serve with a small bowl of honey for drizzling over the cheese.
Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts
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Ingredients: Greek yogurt, honey, walnuts, cinnamon
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Instructions: Spoon Greek yogurt into a bowl. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and a pinch of cinnamon.
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