Like nachos? Fan of Greek salad? Why not combine the two and make Greek nachos? Delicious!
This is one of those ideas that I’ve had in my head for a while, but wasn’t sure would ever see the light of day. For one thing, I wondered if it was just too simple. Laughably easy – an idea rather than a recipe.
Secondly, Mr. Scrummy scoffed a bit when I ran the idea past him. Nothing too new there, and to be honest I usually just ignore him, poor thing, but this time I did wonder if he was right. ‘Aren’t nachos supposed to be cooked, with melted cheese?’ he asked.
Well, I suppose strictly speaking they are, but the more I thought the idea of Greek nachos through, the more I thought they’d be a bit like the idea of summer soup. Or, more obviously, a chopped salad with tortilla chips instead of, say, croutons.
And, let me say (gloat gloat), Mr. Scrummy had to eat his words (along with a huge plate of these Greek nachos), because they really did work.
After all, you really can’t go wrong with those classic Greek flavours: tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber, olives, onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Because you chop all those lovely salad veggies up so small, the whole effect sort of reminds me of a delicious Greek-style salsa.
Except you don’t even have to go to the effort of dipping, because the ‘salsa’ is already all perfectly placed on top of the chips!
We had this for lunch, all by itself, but I reckon it’d be absolutely perfect for passing around as a party appetizer.
I find that it’s best to have a really good ratio of toppings to nachos here, so keep the layer of nachos on your platter shallow. It will look like there are piles of topping, but relax – it’s perfect! And even more perfect with Greek yoghurt drizzled over the top (don’t miss that part out!).
I’m sure it goes without saying that if you’re a fan of Greek salad, you’ll love this. Just as with any nachos, remember to eat them straight away so they don’t get soggy.
Greek nachos
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces good quality nachos
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, cubed quite finely
- 1/2 a cucumber cubed finely
- a few slices of onion chopped finely
- about 10 Kalamata olives quartered
- 1/2 a green pepper sliced and cubed finely
- 1.75 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt
Instructions
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Spread the nachos out on a platter, then sprinkle the veggie toppings and feta cheese all over the them.
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Drizzle the yoghurt evenly over the top.
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Serve immediately (small plates and forks might be necessary!).
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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
14 Jul 16 at 5:51 amOh you clever gal Helen! What a delicious idea! I’ve never seen it before I can really see it working.
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:15 pmBlush, blush… thanks, lovely Lorraine!
Nancy | Plus Ate Six says
14 Jul 16 at 11:37 amI think you’re a bit of a genius! I can so see this working.
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:15 pmWow, it’s not often I get called that. Thanks, Nancy!!
Marlene says
14 Jul 16 at 5:21 pmVery creative idea, Helen! Saved to my Pinterest Appetizer board.
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:14 pmThank you so much for saving it to your board, Marlene!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
14 Jul 16 at 6:45 pmThis is such a fantastic idea! And I suppose the fact that Mr. Scrummy had to eat his words AND a plate of these nachos wasn’t such a bad thing 😉 I know I could certainly use a big ol’ plate of these – I’m all about those Greek flavors!
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:13 pmTee hee… love getting him to eat his words AND my food! 🙂
[email protected] says
14 Jul 16 at 8:55 pmYou had me at nachos and these is a great idea. I do like a good serving of lots of melted cheese nachos but this Greek version with all the fresh flavors sound very appealing to me. I must give this a try.
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:13 pmGlad you like the sound of these, Janette. Go on, give them a try!
Marissa says
14 Jul 16 at 9:29 pmWhat a perfect summer appetizer. Your ratio of toppings to chips looks perfect. Like Mr. Scrummy, I hadn’t considered nachos without melted cheese, but why the heck not!? Really fun party fare too…
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:12 pmWell, feta doesn’t melt all that well anyway… I can imagine you enjoying these outside with one of your amazing cocktails this summer, Marissa!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
14 Jul 16 at 10:07 pmHelen, some of the best recipes started with an idea – glad you weren’t deterred by My Scrummy’s scoffing and went ahead and made these Greek Nachos – which btw, are such a brilliant idea! I adore nachos, but never had them like this – loving that Greek yogurt drizzle too!
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:11 pmThank you, dear Shashi! I love that… some of the best recipes started with an idea. 🙂
[email protected] says
16 Jul 16 at 5:59 amSCREECH! We are totally in sync!!! And I kid you not, I have Greek Salad stuff still in the fridge AND a giant packet of corn chips. I am making this RIGHT NOW for lunch!!
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:10 pmLove it when we’re in sync! And love it that you like the idea of these… screech!!
mira says
17 Jul 16 at 6:45 pmI love Greek recipes and the ones you post are always amazing Helen! Can’t wait to make some of this nachos! Sharing!
Helen says
18 Jul 16 at 9:09 pmThank you Mira – please do try them! You’ll love them!
Eva says
19 Jul 16 at 8:27 amMiam miam! Heureusement que à la fin tu as décidé le publié parce que c’est une excellent recette et tant mieux si elle simple à faire, pour l’été est parfaite ! Je crois que ce soir j’ai déjà mon idée pour l’apéro ! Love it ! x
Helen says
22 Jul 16 at 10:41 am🙂 Merci, et bon weekend, Eva!
Katherine | Omnivore's Cookbook says
19 Jul 16 at 2:38 pmGenius, Helen! Must try with a bunch of friends soon!
Helen says
22 Jul 16 at 10:40 amHope you do, Katherine!
Samina - The Cupcake Confession says
20 Jul 16 at 4:11 amI just don’t think there is anyone who would say no to this plate of nachos! It is absolute heaven on a plate! It’s got these gorgeous Greek flavors and the Greek yogurt drizzled on top looks like the melty cheese on nachos! This is also so super healthy and like you said, perfect for parties! But I think I’m too shameless to admit that I’ll be eating the whole thing myself while watching season marathons on Netflix hahaha!!!
Helen says
22 Jul 16 at 10:40 amYou’re right about the yoghurt, Samina – it looks like melty cheese! At least if you eat the whole lot the salad part’s healthy! Enjoy Netflix!
dom says
27 Jul 16 at 9:14 pmi had envisioned something like this a while ago potentially using pita chips. might need to try now!
Helen says
30 Jul 16 at 9:06 amOoh, please do, Dom!!