14 Delicious Greek-Inspired Dishes to Try Tonight

Craving Mediterranean food? These 14 Greek-inspired dishes are just what you need to bring some Mediterranean vibes to your table. If you're a home cook who wants to replicate some popular Greek dishes at home, this is the list for you. With everything from fresh salads to hearty mains, and a decadent spanakopita swirl with tzatziki sauce, you’ll be ready to enjoy a delicious meal!

Tzatziki Sauce (Without Dill)

White dip in a bowl beside fries topped with cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a cool, refreshing yogurt-based sauce with cucumber and herbs. Ideal for Mediterranean dishes or as a versatile dip.

Get the recipe: Tzatziki Sauce

Vegan Spanakopita

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This plant-based adaptation of the classic Greek spinach pie features the dish's traditional flavors and textures. The result is a flaky, savory pastry that offers the same satisfying experience as the original, ideal for enjoying this Mediterranean favorite.

Get the recipe: Vegan Spanakopita

Greek Pasta Salad

A bowl of pasta salad with feta, cucumbers, and oregano. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Greek Pasta Salad is a light and tasty option that highlights the best of Mediterranean flavors while incorporating satisfying pasta. This colorful salad features al dente pasta, fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, briny olives, and a homemade zesty Greek dressing.

Get the recipe: Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Salad Dressing

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This homemade vegan Greek dressing is a perfect blend of tangy, creamy, and herbaceous flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. Made with simple ingredients, this dressing is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to put together.

Get the recipe: Greek Salad Dressing

Greek Salad (Without Lettuce)

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Indulge in this refreshing and easy Greek salad recipe, also called Horiatiki. This fresh salad features Mediterranean zest, crisp veggies, leaves out the lettuce but is generous with a simple dressing.

Get the recipe: Greek Salad

Greek Seasoning

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This is a simple homemade Greek seasoning blend that adds a delicious punch of flavor to dishes. Homemade seasoning blends are easy to make flavor boosters, and they keep in the pantry for six months to a year.

Get the recipe: Greek Seasoning

Greek Tzatziki Salad Dressing

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Tzatziki salad dressing is a delicious and refreshing dressing that is perfect for various dishes, delivering the fresh flavors of classic Tzatziki. It’s the perfect addition to your weeknight dinners, transforming ordinary salad greens into a Mediterranean delight.

Get the recipe: Greek Tzatziki Salad Dressing

Greek Cucumber Salad

Salad in a bowl with cucumbers, red onions, and dill. — Image Credit: My Plant Based Bowl

Experience the light and refreshing taste of this Greek-inspired cucumber salad with creamy Tzatziki dressing. Ideal for summer, it pairs beautifully with pasta, sandwiches, grain bowls, or as a side to any grilled main course.

Get the recipe: Greek Cucumber Salad

Greek Fries

Fries on a plate by a bowl of dip, the fries are topped with cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Bake your favorite French fries and then top them with a delicious Greek-inspired cucumber and tomato salsa. Finish your Greek-style fries with homemade tzatziki sauce and fresh crumbled Feta cheese for an easy and flavor-packed lunch or dinner.

Get the recipe: Greek Fries

Vegan Tzatziki

Yogurt cucumber dip in a bowl garnished with dill and cucumber half moons. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek dip that's always a hit. This plant-based version uses dairy-free yogurt and shredded cucumber, mixed with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill. It's perfect for drizzling over veggie gyros, serving with lemon potatoes, or simply enjoying as a dip with pita bread and fresh veggies.

Get the recipe: Vegan Tzatziki

Greek Turkey Burger

A burger on a platter topped with sauce, tomato, pickles, red onions, and lettuce.

Savor the delicious simplicity of this 5-ingredient Greek turkey burger, where lean ground turkey meets a super simple seasoning mix, creating an easy weeknight dinner packed with irresistible flavors. Effortless yet incredibly satisfying, this dish is a must-try for busy evenings.

Get the recipe: Greek Turkey Burger

Beyond Beef Meatballs with Greek Seasoning

Spice up your dinner routine with these irresistible Greek-inspired "meatballs"! Using just five ingredients, including protein-packed Beyond Meat and a zesty blend of Mediterranean herbs, this recipe delivers big flavor without the fuss.

Get the recipe: Greek Meatballs

Grilled Halloumi Wraps

A naan filled with lettuce, grilled halloumi, cucumbers, tomato, shallots and a white sauce.

These wraps feature grilled halloumi cheese paired with fresh vegetables and a homemade Greek tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft flatbread. The combination of savory halloumi and creamy tzatziki offers a delightful Mediterranean flavor perfect for a light meal or snack.

Get the recipe: Greek Halloumi Wraps

Greek Lemon Potatoes

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These easy roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes are a bright and zingy with fresh lemon juice, savory oregano and garlic cloves. Serve this Greek inspired side dish with homemade Tzatziki Sauce.

Get the recipe: Greek Lemon Potatoes