Greek Appetizer Recipes

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Extra Easy Hummus

Rating: Unrated
528
Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.
By Donalyn

Pickled Cheese

Rating: Unrated
2
A delightful recipe for pickled feta cheese. Easy to make, and adjust to fit almost any container. Makes a great hostess gift.
By Raquel Davis

Spanakopita II

Rating: Unrated
251
The recipe for these spinach and feta appetizer triangles came from a Greek family friend. They may be frozen prior to baking.
By MARY KESSLER

Spicy Feta Dip

Rating: Unrated
3
Tyrokafteri is a spicy Greek dip made with roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, feta, and ricotta cheese.
By Jimmy the Greek

Dolmathes

Rating: Unrated
18
This is similar to many recipes I've found, but adjusted to my family's tastes.
By Cindy

Roasted Garlic Tyrokavteri

Rating: Unrated
29
This is a great spread to serve with crusty breads, toasted pita, or raw vegetables. I add roasted garlic and oregano to mine to complete the flavors!
By Granola Gary

Halloumi Cheese Fingers

Rating: Unrated
21
Fry or grill this Cypriot-style cheese and serve with a Greek salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
By Linda

Tiropetes

Rating: Unrated
19
Straight from Athens! Feta and Monterey Jack cheeses are mixed into a sauce with parsley and used to fill phyllo triangles in this delicious Greek appetizer.
By HAPPYCOOKER03

Real Hummus

Rating: Unrated
900
This hummus is a family recipe passed down from many generations. Eat with warm pita bread.
By ROYHOBBS

Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki)

Rating: Unrated
10
This flaming cheese ritual was started by restaurateurs in Chicago, who encouraged customers to yell, 'Opa!' as the plate was being ignited. You can recreate the tradition at home in minutes, whether you'd like to spark up a little romance with an old flame on date night or just try a fast and fun cheese dish on a chilly weeknight. Serve with sliced fresh or grilled bread.
By Chef John

Black Bean Hummus

Rating: Unrated
568
This is the absolute best hummus I have ever had. It goes great with some toasted pita bread. Add more lemon juice if this hummus tastes like it needs a little extra kick.
By Anonymous
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My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

Rating: Unrated
98
These are grape leaves, stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice, fresh dill, mint and lemon. 'Yum' is the only one word to describe these. These can either be a main dish or an appetizer, depending on your appetite. Serve with good crusty bread and a Greek salad, if desired.
By Patti Moschonas

Inspiration and Ideas

Chef John's Stuffed Grape Leaves

Chef John's Stuffed Grape Leaves

"Hands down, the best stuffed grape leaves! It was hard to find a recipe that used lamb and an authentic spice mix. These were spot on!" – hlthygrl
Greek Saganaki

Greek Saganaki

"The recipe worked great. I replaced the feta cheese with kefalotiri cheese, which is my favorite. Kasseri cheese is also good." – James
Greek Feta And Olive Spread

Greek Feta And Olive Spread

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

Rating: Unrated
39
Greek Saganaki

Greek Saganaki

Rating: Unrated
60
Skordalia (Greek Garlic Potato Dip)

Skordalia (Greek Garlic Potato Dip)

Rating: Unrated
3

Prawn Saganaki

Rating: Unrated
7

In Greek cuisine, saganaki is any one of a variety of dishes prepared in a small frying pan, the best-known being an appetizer of fried cheese. We're raising the bar for this recipe by adding prawns and lots of fresh feta! Serve with crusty bread.

More Greek Appetizer Recipes

Hummus III

Rating: Unrated
1627
Hummus is a pureed garbanzo bean dip with Middle Eastern origins. Serve with pita and an assortment of fresh vegetables. This is the secret combination straight from a Boston restaurant. Tahini, or sesame seed paste, can be found in health food stores, gourmet shops and even many grocery stores.
By RC2STEP

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Rating: Unrated
292
This hummus can be made 1 day ahead. Keep it refrigerated, and bring to room temperature before serving. Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds and can be found in many grocery stores.
By MARBALET

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Rating: Unrated
528
Serve with pita bread-you can cut pita bread into wedges and toast it for a different taste sensation. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store.
By MARBALET
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Easy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Rating: Unrated
127
This concoction is a result of my experimental efforts in trying to copy a favorite Greek restaurant's tzatziki sauce. Serve with gyros, pita bread, chips, or raw veggies.
By Polly Rinas Janos

Authentic Greek Tzatziki

Rating: Unrated
4
This is a lovely, cool, refreshing Greek tzatziki dip that I first tasted and fell in love with in the Greek Islands. It is lovely with hot toasted pita bread and veggies or lamb kebabs! The key is strain the liquid from the cucumber very well so the dip stays creamy and not watery and to always use thick, full-fat Greek yogurt. Low-fat versions won't cut it. Enjoy!
By Anonymous

Shrimps Saganaki (Greek Recipe)

Rating: Unrated
14
This is a Greek starter recipe that is also eaten as an ouzo 'meze' (snack). It is a delicious dish that I'd only tried in restaurants but when I tried to make it at home I found out I made it as good and delicious. With a small alteration of adding pasta you can turn this dish into a delicious seafood pasta dish.
By MURDERSHEWROTE

Lamb and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

Rating: Unrated
24
These lamb and rice stuffed grape leaves (dolmas) take some time and effort to put together, so maybe make a double batch. In restaurants these are usually meatless, but I love the lamb in these. No matter what you use, how much rice you use will affect how much liquid you need.
By Chef John

Easy Hummus

Rating: Unrated
252
I make this hummus all the time. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and it's healthier without the oil. Increase or decrease the ingredients as desired, especially the jalapenos! Serve with pita chips or fresh veggie slices. Add more of the reserved bean liquid for a smoother dip.
By ELOVINGS

Grape Leaves Aleppo

Rating: Unrated
45
The best way to prepare delicious grape leaves, or yeb'r't in Arabic, as handed down by my grandmother from Aleppo, Syria as brought to the US in 1912.
By Robert Shagawat

Creamy Yogurt Hummus

Rating: Unrated
23
This version of the delicious, creamy Middle Eastern dip uses non-fat yogurt and is delicious with crackers, raw vegetables or toasted pita slices.
By sal
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Taramosalata

Rating: Unrated
1
Taramosalata is a classic Greek appetizer (meze). Satisfyingly delicious, it goes a long way as a party nibble and is also nice to have in the fridge for a quick lunch with some olives and a salad on the side. Fish roe is high in Omega 3 and Vitamin B12, and this is a great way to enjoy it.
By Diana Moutsopoulos

Greek Feta And Olive Spread

Rating: Unrated
71
Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives come together as one in this full-flavored Greek dip. Serve it on toasted triangles of pita bread.
By KILLERGREEN

Dolma

Rating: Unrated
17
Dolma is my all-time favorite Mediterranean dish! This recipe comes from my mother's-mother's family and has never been written down until a year ago. After forty-five minutes of translation and talk between my mother and grandmother, I finally have it down in print!
By MRSREAMESNOODLE

Basic Hummus

Rating: Unrated
69
This basic recipe for hummus is quick and easy, and it tastes great with pita bread or veggies.
By TAZF18

Spinach Strudels

Rating: Unrated
18
These light, crispy phyllo pastry roll-ups are filled with spinach, breadcrumbs, and feta cheese. Best served warm out of oven.
By SMITHS37

Hummus IV

Rating: Unrated
30
A straightforward hummus that may be augmented with roasted red peppers or olives. Serve with crackers, flat breads or on a pita with sprouts for a great light lunch.
By BEACHVOGEL

Greek Salad on a Stick

Rating: Unrated
7
Bright, healthy, and bite-sized!
By Lindsey

Skordalia

Rating: Unrated
10
This is a nice traditional Greek garlic spread. It goes well with fish as a sidedish or with pita bread as snack.
By elenia.p

Figs Oozing with Goat Cheese

Rating: Unrated
36
Fresh figs stuffed with succulent goat cheese, wrapped in grape leaves, roasted on the grill, and drizzled with honey. For an extra oomph of flavor, skewer the figs on rosemary fronds. One bite and you'll feel as if you've reached nirvana!
By Althea

Greek-Style Cheese Ball

Rating: Unrated
6
I just wasn't satisfied with the ingredients in other cheese ball recipes. So, I made my own and took it to a Christmas party, where it was enjoyed by all. You can also experiment with other Greek-themed ingredient options such as sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata or green olives, pepperoncini, etc. Surround cheese balls with your favorite crackers. For a true 'Greek' theme, try toasted pita chips.
By evenstareleni

Robin's Best Ever Hummus

Rating: Unrated
48
The best hummus recipe I ever had. A simple authentic tasting hummus is served with toasted pita wedges brushed with olive oil and seasoned with rosemary. A beautiful dish that goes well on an appetizer buffet.
By Robin

Greek Dip

Rating: Unrated
21
This delicious dip was sold at a local meat market where I used to live. Since I no longer live in that area, I decided to try and duplicate the taste. I have substituted Italian 4-cheese blend for the Parmesan with success. For best flavor, let sit over night.
By CCANDYLLAND

Olivada

Rating: Unrated
19
This is a quick, garlicky Greek olive spread. Excellent served with pieces of good bread.
By Katie Floyd

Speedy Spanikopita

This is a version I came up with after working at a Greek-American restaurant. Puff pastry replaces phyllo to save some time in the kitchen.
By itzatrap
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