Greek 'Salsa'

October 5, 2025 Amanda Plott

Let’s toss the word salsa into the Mediterranean blender and see what dances out—Greek salsa! No, it's not about salsa dancing with a side of feta cheese, though that sounds like a party waiting to happen. We're talking about a vibrant, tangy, fresh side that takes the fiery heart of traditional salsa and marries it with the crisp, herbaceous soul of Greek cuisine. It’s like the culinary equivalent of a feta cheese and tomato love story with a lemony, zucchini-filled happy ending.

What Is Greek ‘Salsa’ Anyway?

The idea of Greek salsa isn't ancient or tradition-locked, but it’s an inspired mash-up that combines the bright, fresh ingredients of a Greek salad with the easy, chunky, spoon-it-on-anything attitude of salsa. Imagine the classic salsa components—tomatoes, onions, maybe peppers—getting a Mediterranean makeover with zucchini, kalamata olives, tangy feta, fresh tomatoes, and a drizzle of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Bam! A saucy, chunky dip that’s guilt-free, fresh, and totally crave-worthy…

Maroulosalata Salad

April 15, 2024 Amanda Plott

Looking for a salad that is as vibrant and flavorful as it is refreshing and wholesome? Look no further than Maroulosalata Salad! This traditional Greek dish is a delightful mix of crisp romaine lettuce, fragrant dill, tangy lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil.

With its simple yet satisfying ingredients, Maroulosalata Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal or a delicious light lunch on its own. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this salad is a must-try for anyone craving a taste of Greece in their own kitchen. So toss up a bowl of Maroulosalata Salad today and let your taste buds dance with joy! Opa!…

Crispy Roasted Beans & Whipped Feta

May 16, 2023 Amanda Plott

This Crispy Roasted Beans & Whipped Feta is possibly my new favorite appetizer or snack that I’ve come across in a good long while. No only are the beans seasoned up just right, the whipped feta is on point. The two together make for one of the most tasty snacks there is. I used Cannelini beans here, but butter beans, lava beans, or any large white bean will work here. The larger the bean the better for the dipping.

When I say that the beans are seasoned well, I mean they are seasoned well. There is a lot of garlic and onion per capita here. And the fresh rosemary being baked with them? Mm-mm! You can’t go wrong here…

Mediterranean Feta & Lemon Chicken

February 5, 2023 Amanda Plott

This Mediterranean Feta & Lemon Chicken is packed full of flavor and it’s all to do with the lovely marinade that it sits in for just thirty minutes. Only good, clean, and fresh ingredients go into it too. I don’t know about anyone else, but I can’t say no to a good feta cheese dish anyway and this chicken is just about as good as it gets.

Being as the ingredients here are super simple, there isn’t a whole lot to do here to lighten this up other than by using a fat free cheese, which is exactly what i did. I also used boneless skinless chicken breast and it was fantastic…

Mediterranean Orzo Jar Salad

May 28, 2022 Amanda Plott

If you’re looking for quick, easy, make-ahead lunch ideas then look no further! This Mediterranean Orzo Jar Salad is probably going to be my go-to lunch for a good long while. It’s super fast to make and tastes absolutely amazing. Plus, making them up ahead of times makes them all the more convenient. This salad is light but also surprisingly filling, making it perfect for the start of Summer here.

You get a little bit of everything in this salad. Plenty of veggies, cool baby spinach, some orzo pasta, and a homemade dressing that’s truly one of the most simple dressings that I’ve ever made for a salad. Oh, and who could say no to the feta cheese in here?!…

Skinny Greek 7 Layer Dip

June 12, 2021 Amanda Plott

I’ve been wanting to make a Greek version of a 7 layer dip for a while now and I finally got the chance today! The AC is being replaced and lets just say that with no AC and the heat index being well into the triple digits we needed something cool and light to munch on. That’s where this Greek 7 Layer Dip comes in.

Layer one is a seasoned cream cheese spread, layer two is hummus because hummus is yummus! For layer three you have zucchini (or cucumber), layer four is fresh diced tomato, with layer five comes some of my most favorite olives - kalamata. Towards the end is layer six with crumbled feta cheese, and finally layer seven is your sprinkling of green onions…