Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon Feta Salad will give your senses a tingling buzz, instantly transporting you to a balmy Greek summer evening lazing away at a waterside taverna. The colours of the bright red melon and dazzling snow white feta, with a mix of black olives creates a beautiful contrast. You can smell summer in the rich juicy […]

Lentil Salad – Fakes Salata

Ingredients: 1 bag of lentils 1 200g of fresh cut green vegetables 200 g of fresh green rocket 1-2 onions finely chopped 2 peppers finely cut in small cubes 1/2 English cucumber cut in small cubes 1/2 bunch parsley finely chopped 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped 1 carrot graded 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half […]

Purslane – Glistrida Herb

Greek name and pronunciation: Glistritha, γλιστρίδα, pronounced ghlee-STREE-thah (hard “th” sound) At the market: At the grocery store, you might find purslane leaves sold as a fresh herb packaged in disposable containers. It is sometimes available as a live plant sold in potting containers ready for transfer to your garden. Physical characteristics: Purslane leaves are […]

Arugula – Roka herb

Greek name and pronunciation Roka, ρόκα, pronounced RO-kah At the market: Arugula, also known as rocket, is sold either loose-leaf or banded in bunches, in the green grocer section. Physical description: Arugula leaves are a rich, dark green color. It has a peppery, mustard-like flavor,is a rich source of iron, and is high in vitamins […]