What Are The Best Greek Dishes?

Greece is a wonderful country that stands out for the joy of its people and for its diverse and varied Mediterranean cuisine. That alone is worth a trip, but if we add that it is one of the most beautiful European countries and that its islands are heart-stopping, there is nothing more to think about. If you have already decided to take a trip to Greece, we will tell you about the best Greek dishes.

The best Greek dishes. What you can not miss?

Moussaka

If there is a dish that defines Greek gastronomy, that is the musaca. It is a lasagna without pasta, which is replaced by aubergine, with a potato base, béchamel on top of the mixture and gratin cheese. Of course, the filling, as with traditional lasagna, has minced meat.

tzatziki

This is a sauce that stands out in countries near the East, both in Greece and for example in Turkey, and that has been spreading to Arab countries such as Lebanon or Syria. It consists of a Greek yogurt, cucumber and garlic sauce that can be eaten alone or with various dishes, whether they are meat, fish or Arabian pizzas.

Yemista

To say that this dish consists of stuffed tomatoes would be an understatement. Yes, they are tomatoes that are stuffed with rice and minced meat, but with a careful preparation and a mixture of spices that gives it an impressive flavor. They can also be made with red bell peppers or zucchini.

Greek salad

The Greek salad is another of the most traditional dishes in the country and that has also crossed borders, as it has become known internationally, and has even been sold in supermarkets.

They say that a salad must have everything to be delicious, but the Greek salad is proof that this is not true. Its ingredients are lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, olives and feta cheese, a delight for the palate.

Souvlaki

Greek skewers with Arabic touches. The best definition that we can give you of this dish is that they are pork or beef skewers. Normally, pieces of pepper, onion and tomato are inserted on the same skewer.

There are also places where smaller ones are served and wrapped in a pita bread that is filled with onion, tzatziki , fresh tomato and paprika.

Pastitsio

One of the best Greek dishes, hands down. When you taste it, you will not be able to believe that it is really nothing more than a gratin mac and cheese. The only thing is that they are not cooked in the traditional way.

The half-cooked macaroni is placed in the bottom of a platter, the meat cooked and spiced in a masterly way is added and covered with a layer of béchamel and cheese. Everything in the oven finishes cooking and is delicious.

Cretan Salad

If you’ve already tried the Greek salad and you liked it, wait until you try the Cretan salad. It is made with  dakos , a stale bread native to Crete, which is soaked and softened with the grated tomato juice on top and olive oil.

In addition to this, cucumber, feta cheese, onion, oregano and vinegar are added. The presentation already whets your appetite, but when you experience the explosion of this mixture of flavors in your mouth, you will not be able to believe it.

Saganaki

You already know that cheese is a protagonist of Greek gastronomy, and it is also of this dish that its preparation is easy to summarize: it  is fried feta cheese. A delight for the palate, we assure you.

Dolmades

Have you ever eaten leaves from a tree? Well, you will with this dish. These are grape leaves that are filled with a mixture of meat, rice, vegetables and aromatic herbs. It is usually a cold dish that is finished with tzatziki .

Tyropita

And again we return to the most famous ingredient in the best Greek dishes: feta cheese. The Tiropita is an empanada filled with feta cheese. That simple and that tasty. Try it and judge for yourself.

In addition to the best Greek dishes,  you cannot stop trying the incredible desserts that are served in Greece. Maybe we will talk to you about these on another occasion, for now enjoy the menu.