You can expect fresh ingredients and loads of flavors whenever you indulge in some of the Greek foods found throughout the country.
Their healthy traditional recipes will leave you wanting more, and fortunately, there are a ton of excellent restaurants, eateries, and cafes all over the city. So, to help you figure out what Greek dish you're going to order next, here are 5 of the best Greek foods to experience in your lifetime…
Moussaka
As one of Greece's most treasured authentic dishes, you must try moussaka. This dish includes slow-cooked meats, eggplant, and cheeses, which are served as a casserole.
2. Greek Salad
After a day of walking around Athens and exploring the ruins, it’s nice to sit back with a cold drink and enjoy a refreshing Greek Salad. This simple yet delicious salad has grown for a classic regional favorite into an international go-to. A classic Greek salad is typically made of fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. The simplicity of the recipe and fresh ingredients are the keys to making the perfect Greek salad!
3. Greek Meze
Greek meze is a blend of bite-sized foods. This platter may include anything from roasted red peppers to octopus, depending on where you order it. They may come served hot or cold, and they make perfect appetizers.
4. Magirefta
Magirefta refers to any slow-cooked, homemade meal made in Greece. Traditionally any Magirefta meal is cooked in a katsarola (deep pot) or tapsi (deep baking tray).
5. Souvlaki
Souvlaki refers to Greek fast food, but don't let that turn you away. Greek fast-food is typically much healthier and tasty than fast-food in the U.S. You can order gyros, meat and vegetable skewers, grilled turkey patties, seasoned rice, and much more.
Greek Desserts
Milopita
You can't leave Greece without trying some of its desserts, especially its zaharoplasteio (pastries). Some of the sweets you should try include kataifi, milopita, galaktoboureko, and loukoumades.
As you can see, there is an endless amount of dishes and foods to try while on vacation in Greece. To learn more or to start filling up your itinerary, and planning a trip, …
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