Description
This Greek Platter recipe features a delightful assortment of dishes, including spicy feta-topped wedges, flavorful Greek meatballs, creamy tzatziki, and crispy toasted pita bread. Perfect for a main course or as an appetizer spread, this Mediterranean-inspired platter is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the spicy feta-topped wedges:
- 4 medium potatoes (cut into thick wedges)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Greek meatballs (keftedes):
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying or baking
For the tzatziki:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
- Salt to taste
For the toasted pitta:
- 4 pita breads
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt and oregano
Instructions
- Potato wedges: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and red pepper flakes.
- Meatballs: Mix ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into small balls. Fry in olive oil for 8–10 minutes or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Toasted pitta: Brush pita breads with olive oil, salt, and oregano. Toast in a skillet or oven until golden. Cut into wedges.
Notes
- You can prepare all components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Serve with olives, tomatoes, or stuffed grape leaves for a fuller spread.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full platter
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg