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What Goes With Greek Salad? 50 Best Easy Ideas!

Posted Jul 18, 2022 | Updated Jun 16, 2023 by Helen | Leave a Comment |

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A Greek salad, known as a horiatiki salad or village salad in Greece, is the best salad in the world! It’s colorful and healthy, and super easy to make with just ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and green peppers, Kalamata olives, red onion, dried oregano, lots of extra virgin olive oil and a big slice of creamy feta cheese on top.

But the big question is what to eat with this delicious crowd pleaser? Well, amazingly a traditional Greek salad goes with almost everything! Grilled or roasted meat and fish, Greek style ‘mezze’ (appetizers), classic Greek dishes, as well as every day mains such as burgers, pizza and pasta. It’s the perfect side dish, but it also makes a great light meal by itself with bread!

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The best Greek salad recipe

First things first, I have a great recipe for an authentic Greek salad, in case you’d like to try it. I make my ‘horiatiki salads’ the easy way, like the Greeks do – by just roughly chopping all the veggies and tossing them together, then adding plenty of oregano and olive oil before adding a whole big slice of feta on the top.

Although it’s so ridiculously easy to make, it’s also kind of a show-stopper! Above all, there is no lettuce!

Read more about my perfect Greek village salad. But this isn’t the only option when it comes to Greek salads! Try this Greek lettuce salad as well!

Part of a big Greek salad in a white bowl with a big slice of feta cheese and oregano on top from above.

If you’re wondering what to make to go with your next Greek salad, read on for 50 of my best easy recipe ideas!

Bread

One of my favorite ways to eat a Greek salad is actually on its own for lunch!

Together with your favorite fresh bread, it’s actually both a delicious and balanced light meal. It’s easy to make it ahead, too. You can even pack a Greek salad to take to work or school.

The Greeks like to buy fresh bread (called ‘horiatiko psomi’ or village bread) every day from their local bakery. This is perfect dipped into the delicious Greek salad juices, but really many different kinds of bread are great with this wonderful salad.

In case you’d like to try making your own, here’s a recipe for homemade Greek country bread from Dimitra’s Dishes.

More bread recipes to go with Greek salad

2-Minute Toasted Bread with Olive Oil and Salt

Just toast slices of your favorite bread, then drizzle with olive oil and scatter with salt. Make them once and they’ll become your go-to easy side dish too!

A platter of toasted bread with olive oil and salt being held

Focaccia Bread

A quick and easy Italian Focaccia bread perfect for soaking up those tomato juices at the bottom of your Greek salad! Make the dough with only 6 ingredients, leave to rise, then press into a pan. 20 minutes later you'll have a delicious Focaccia ready to eat!

Freshly baked Italian focaccia bread in the baking tin

Air Fryer Pita Chips (or make them in a regular oven!)

For something slightly healthier, give these wholemeal air fryer pita chips a go. They take moments to make, and just ten minutes to bake.

Homemade pita chips in a blue floral bowl with feta dip, lemon halves, Greek salad and salt just visible at the sides, all on a mottled blue background.

Top tip: Why not stir some cooked pasta, orzo, rice, farro, couscous or other grain through your Greek salad for a more substantial meal-in-itself? Don’t forget to use a (much) bigger dish!

Classic Greek dishes

A Greek salad goes with almost any classic Greek dish. But here are a few of my favorite that I literally wouldn’t DREAM of serving without a horiatiki salata on the side!

Roasted Greek Chicken and Potatoes

This is the simplest but one of the most popular everyday Greek recipes. Millions of Greeks can't be wrong! Just bake chicken and potato wedges with a really easy olive oil, lemon and oregano marinade. Don't even think about skipping the Greek salad and tzatziki sides!

One pan Greek baked chicken and potatoes with a Greek salad in the background

The Best Greek Potatoes

Full of rich, lemony flavour, these potatoes are soft and creamy on the inside and lightly crispy and caramelized on the outside. I rarely claim a recipe is ‘the best’, but I really can’t imagine better Greek potatoes than these!

A closeup of an overhead of some golden brown cooked Greek potatoes in a baking dish with a blue tea towel in the corner and with a sprinkle of parsley on top.

Super Easy Chicken Gyros

Gyro pitas (AKA souvlaki!) are Greece's most popular fast food. But did you know you can make them easily at home? They taste just the same as they do in Greece! If serving to guests, why not make more of a meal of them with a Greek salad and fries on the side?

closeup of the inside of a Greek chicken gryo wrap with chicken thigh, tzatziki, onion, tomatoes and lettuce on a black plate with a bowl of tzatziki in the background.

Easy Greek Oven Chicken Kabobs (Souvlaki!)

Who needs a grill for tasty chicken kabobs? Bake them in your oven! Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this quick 30-minute Greek-style recipe. Pair with a refreshing salad, tzatziki sauce, and pita bread for an easy, healthy, and family-friendly midweek dinner everyone will enjoy.

Closeup of a rectangular platter of baked chicken kabobs on a bed of simple salad and with lemon segments and a white dip on a green and white tea towel and on a pale textured background.

Easy Moussaka

With its tasty layers of eggplant, meat sauce and bechamel sauce, a traditional Greek moussaka is a really hard meal to beat and complements a fresh Greek Salad beautifully. It can take a little while to make, but this recipe makes it easy.

Someone eating a piece of easy moussaka with a fork - there's some Greek salad in the background

Lamb Kleftiko

A super easy and authentic Greek lamb roast with delicious lemon potatoes and vegetables. Slow roast for 4 hours to fall-apart perfection and enjoy with a simple side of Horiatiki Salata. Perfection.

Closeup of a dish of slow roasted Greek lamb in a white dish with colourful garnishes such as feta and lettuce

Easy Greek Giant Beans (Gigantes)

These homemade Greek giant beans are a quick and easy stovetop twist on the classic dish called 'gigantes plaki' in Greece. You'll love the tender, creamy beans coated in the healthy and tasty Mediterranean style tomato-vegetable sauce. Savor all the goodness of this Greek comfort food favorite without the need for oven-baking.

An overhead view of a ceramic dish of Greek giant beans with fresh herbs and feta crumbled on top, on a blue marble plate stand with slices of bread, fresh dill, a white and blue checked tea towel and a bigger pan of the beans around it.

Orzo Chicken Greek Style

This version of the very delicious traditional Greek Giouvetsi comes in the form of a chicken and orzo pasta baked in oregano and spice-infused tomato sauce and sprinkled with cheese. A perfect Greek-style midweek meal & perfect with Greek salad on the side.

A red baking dish of Greek giouvetsi with chicken with parsley and feta on it and a spoon in it and with a red checked tea towel in the background

Meat and fish

Fish

Literally ANY kind of simple baked, fried or grilled fish goes with a Greek salad! Just drizzle some salmon with olive oil and perhaps a little lemon and bake for around 10 to 15 minutes until just cooked.

Alternatively, here are a couple of my favorite easy fish recipes.

Greek Baked FIsh

Make a quick tomato sauce packed with simple Mediterranean flavours, pour it over the fish and bake. Serve with your favourite fresh bread and Greek salad for a delicious Greek inspired meal.

Closeup of someone spooning Greek fish baked in tomatoes and onions from a red baking dish.

Crispy Salmon Fishcakes

These are nothing fancy, but are full of delicately flavoured salmon and fresh, subtle flavours. Delicious with any simple salad (so why not make it Greek?).

Closeup of 2 crispy salmon fish cakes on a rectangular white plate with green salad in the background and lemon segments on a wooden board in the foreground.

Meat

Try meatballs, sausages, burgers, BBQ’d meats, kebabs, juicy lamb chops… these all pair beautifully well with a horiatiki salad!

Or browse the ideas below to try something new (but mostly chicken!).

Easy Greek Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Greek chicken meatballs (Keftedes) are delicious AND quick and easy when you make them in your air fryer. Mix together all the ingredients, shape into bite-sized meatballs and air fry for 10 minutes. They're incredible served with a Greek salad, Tzatziki and bread.

A bowl of Greek air fryer meatballs garnished with lemon wedges and feta and there's a Greek salad at the side

Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

For an easy dinner, chicken thighs with some basic herbs and spices are all you need. Bake in either your oven or air fryer and serve with a simple Greek Salad side.

Simple baked chicken thighs, sliced on a wooden cutting board

Panko Chicken With Mustard And Parmesan

Crispy breaded panko chicken always makes a delicious easy meal, but this version flavored with mustard and parmesan cheese is even easier to make. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Closeup view of the inside of a piece of panko chicken breast on a white plate with blue rim with a simple salad on the plate in the background, plus salad bowl.

Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

Cook a chicken in your air fryer once, and you may never cook a whole chicken any other way again. Add a quick herb and spice rub and you'll end up with a perfectly moist and juicy rotisserie style roast chicken in under an hour.

A whole cooked rotisserie style chicken in an air fryer basket on a blue background

Main dishes (that aren’t Greek!)

If you’re reading this to find out which main dishes go well with a Greek salad, the possibilities are literally endless. Burgers, meatballs, pizza, pasta, quiches, omelettes, and sandwiches all come to mind.

There’s something for every type, including some great vegetarian options.

Here are some of my favorite ideas.

Air Fryer Naan Pizza with Sun dried Tomato and Mozzarella

Homemade air fryer pizzas made with a delicious ready-made base- naan bread! Top with sun dried tomatoes and mini mozzarella cheese balls, and you've got a simple but tasty meal in just 10 minutes.

Naan pizza with mozzarella and fresh basil leaves on brown paper and a wooden board with a pizza cutter, colorful salad bowl and more pizza in the background.

Stove Top Chicken and Rice

This is the simplest stove top chicken and rice recipe you can imagine, but it still has LOTS of flavour, thanks to a few simple tricks and a secret ingredient… saffron! Ready in just 30 minutes!

Closeup of stovetop chicken and rice in a cast iron pan on a blue striped tea towel and with a wooden spoon in it.

Creamy Pesto Chicken

Cut the chicken in half horizontally for perfectly pan fried chicken, then add a few other pantry ingredients to make a delicious creamy sauce. Serve with Greek Salad and pasta, potatoes, or rice. It's on the table in barely 15 minutes!

Close up of creamy pesto chicken with parmesan and mushrooms in a cast iron pan

Burgers, sandwiches & wraps

Crispy Chicken Burgers

Coat chicken thighs with lots of yummy herbs and spices and super crispy panko breadcrumbs, and either pan fry or air fry. Sandwich with a few toppings in a fresh brioche bun and they're done. It's an unbelievably tasty and easy 30-minute meal!

Closeup of the left side of an air fryer crispy chicken burger on a green and white napkin and rectangular white plate with more burgers and chicken in the background.

Toasted Ciabatta with Bacon and Artichokes

This Toasted Ciabatta Sandwich With Bacon And Artichokes makes the most delicious weekend brunch imaginable. Artichokes and bacon should be best friends forever. You’ve got to try this sandwich – you’ll never look back!

A close up of an artichoke and bacon grilled cheese sandwich on a white plate with green salad in the background.

Sweet Potato Falafel

Golden, crispy little falafel made of sweet potatoes, chickpeas and spices. They are beautiful with fresh bread, hummus and Greek yogurt ,or layered across a fresh Greek Salad.

A sweet potato falafel sandwich from the side on baking paper with kitchen equipment in the background.

Got lots of eggs?

A Greek salad goes well with almost any egg-based dish. Take your pick from the delicious options below.

‘Impossible’ Quiche

This is the VERY BEST crustless quiche! Added flour sinks to the bottom during cooking, creating a thin pancake-like crust. You can add caramelized onions and mushrooms, ham and cheese, or you can keep things simple and add chopped veggies like onions, peppers and tomatoes.

Someone lifting a piece of crustless quiche out of a white dish

Mary Berry’s Perfect Quiche Lorraine

Mary Berry is a British food writer, chef and TV presenter, and she makes an excellent quiche Lorraine! Made with tasty bacon, onions, eggs, cream and cheese, the proportions are perfect. There's a crisp, flaky, buttery crust and a thin but rich layer of delicious filling.

Closeup of 2 slices of quiche lorraine cut from the rest of the quiche from above and on a marble background.

Zucchini Slice

Packed full of grated zucchini and delicious bacon, onion and cheeses, zucchini slice is the perfect healthy picnic or lunch food. But it's also very nutritious and delicious with a Greek village salad on the side.

A stack of zucchini slice on a baking tray

Sheet Pan Frittata

Use up all your leftovers in this big sheet pan Frittata… then serve with a big Greek salad on the side.

Someone lifting a piece of frittata out of a baking pan.

Pasta

Classic Pasta Carbonara (without Cream!)

No cream, no heavy sauce, just a really good classic pasta carbonara using eggs. It's a real crowd pleaser – both light and decadent at the same time. It takes just 15 minutes to make and is dreamy served alongside a fresh Horiatiki Salata!

A closeup of a plate of pasta carbonara without cream with a fork in it

Easy Creamy Chorizo Pasta

Make the delicious tomato and chorizo cream sauce all in one pan and from just a few simple ingredients. Toss through tagliatelle and the whole family will love it!

A white dish of creamy chorizo pasta with a fork in it with a red and white checked tea towel and on a marble background.

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Parpardelle

A creamy chicken and mushroom pasta made simply, with a bit of wine and cooking water, just like the Italians do it. SO delicious!

Closeup overhead image of a dish of creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with parsley and with the edge of a fork in the top left corner.

Baked Chicken Spaghetti

You won't go far wrong with this baked chicken spaghetti when you need an easy meal for the whole family. Add in some colourful veggies and condensed chicken soup for the ultimate comfort food!

Closeup of a big serving spoon scooping out some cheesy baked chicken spaghetti from a white baking dish, all on a white background.

One-Pot Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Orzo

A deliciously creamy risotto-like meal packed full of comforting chicken, bacon and mushrooms made with orzo pasta.

Closeup of creamy chicken orzo in half of a large blue cast iron pan with a colorful tea towel in front and a glass of water and dark background.

Sausage Bolognese with Fennel

This is a ridiculously tasty sausage Bolognese recipe. Perfect for when you're in the mood for a bit of comfort food but don't want to spend hours at the stove. Made with just 6 main ingredients!

A plate of 6-ingredient sausage ragu and pasta on a blue plate with a blue tea towel

Mezze dishes and party food

One of the most popular ways to eat a Greek salad in Greece is as part of a ‘mezze’ (shared appetizers). Whenever you go to a restaurant or party, it’s very rare to NOT see this classic salad on the table!

Try pairing YOUR Greek salad with 1 or 2 (or more!) of the appetizer style dishes below for a casual, delicious and authentic taste of the sunny Mediterranean. If you’re looking for vegetarian options, there are plenty here too.

Top tip: These dishes are also great for parties, BBQs and easy entertaining of all kinds!

Crispy Greek Zucchini Fries

Delicious and super easy Greek style zucchini fries in the lightest, crispiest tempura batter. They go wonderfully well with the fresh flavours of a Greek Salad. Don't forget a big dish of traditional Greek Tzatziki sauce for dipping!

A brown baking paper bag of zucchini fries

Mini Quiche Lorraine

With only 6 ingredients, you won’t have any trouble making these mini quiche Lorraine for your next party. Eat some now, freeze the rest for later. And no pre-baking of the pastry required!

A close up of a mini quiche with a bite out of it on a marble background with other mini quiches in the background.

Greek Baked Marinated Chicken

These Greek baked chicken drumsticks, wings or thighs are sticky and caramelised and full of gorgeous Greek flavours.

A big white dish of Greek baked chicken wings with feta and olives on top and an olive oil bottle in the background

Greek Quesadillas

Ever tried Greek-Mex? Well, if you’ve ever tried Spanakopita, or Feta cheese and spinach pie, you’ll absolutely love these Greek quesadillas with Tsatziki!

Greek quesadillas with tzatziki on a plate with tzatziki in the background.

Recipes with filo pastry

Wow, Helen, you have a lot of recipes using filo pastry! I sure do, and guess what? They’re all perfect for parties and go wonderfully well with a Greek salad (and perhaps a bowl of quick homemade tzatziki on the side!).

Spinach and Feta Filo Parcels

Little squares of filo pastry topped with feta, spinach and sundried tomato, scrunched up at the top to make cute little parcels. You'll love these If you like 'spanakopita' or Greek spinach and feta cheese pie.

Greek filo parcels on baking paper and a blue cloth with ingredients behind.

Feta Filo Pies with Honey

Make your own version of this classic Greek appetizer of feta cheese and honey wrapped in crispy filo pastry. Serve with Greek Salad and a glass of ouzo or red wine.

feta filo pies with honey by Scrummy Lane

Mini Feta Cheese Triangles (Tiropita)

Try these simple, cheesy, crispy Greek mini Feta cheese triangles for your next party. Make them ahead, stash in the freezer, and you’re ready to go!

A mini Greek cheese pie just baked on a cooling rack and marble background with another pie in the background.

Crispy Mushroom Filo Triangles

These crispy mushroom filo triangles only contain 7 main ingredients, but are absolutely delicious. Also perfect for making ahead and freezing. You can cook from frozen and just add 5 minutes to the cooking time.

Someone holding a crispy mushroom filo triangle with a bite out of it, a stack of them in the background

Chips & dips

Chips, Mediterranean style dips and a Greek salad. Mmm. A match made in heaven.

Greek Tsatziki Sauce

Tsatziki is a super versatile sauce that you'll find on every table in a Greek restaurant. Mix Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon juice for a go-to healthy sauce that's delicious with Greek Salad, grilled meats or as a dip.

A closeup of a brown ceramic bowl of authentic Greek tsatziki with a spoon and with fresh dill and olive oil on top and on a wooden board and blue background.

Tyrokafteri (5-Minute Spicy Feta Cheese Dip)

Made with just five simple Mediterranean ingredients – roasted red peppers , Feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and chili flakes. Ready in just 5 minutes!

Someone scooping up spicy feta dip with a homemade pita chip from an oval shaped dish with black and white rim on a black plate and blue background with more pita chips in the background.

Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip

A sweet, smoky, nutty dip made from roasted peppers, eggplant and tahini paste. Delicious spread on bread and eaten alongside a Greek Salad.

Perfect Hummus and Flatbread

Just throw a few ingredients into a food processor, tip into a dish and top with pine nuts and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve with Greek Salad and some simple 2-ingredient flatbread and you'll be in heaven!

A brown ceramic pot with hummus in it sprinkled with pine nuts, olive oil and herbs and with ingredients scattered around.

Vegetarian mains

What are the best vegetarian main dishes to go with a Greek salad?

When you really want to keep the whole meal vegetarian, I’d recommend pairing your salad with a vegetarian pie, pasta dish or omelette. Here are a few ideas you might like. A bowl of tsatziki on the side would round the meal out nicely (just saying).

Pasta Alla Norma

Pasta Alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish made with eggplant, tomatoes, basil and cheese. It's perfect for those nights when you want a healthy and filling vegetarian home cooked dinner, but without any fuss.

A white bowl of pasta alla norma on a light green tea towel

Spanish Omelette

A Spanish classic made with potatoes, onions, eggs and olive oil. Cook it slowly and lovingly and it'll make a delicious light meal that's hard to beat.

A close up of a Spanish tortilla or omelette with a big slice cut out of it on a cutting board with bread in the background

Greek Spinach and Feta Filo Pie

This easy version of a Greek Spanakopita (Feta and spinach filo pie) is incredibly delicious. Perfect for a simple lunch for guests or a midweek meal for the family. Made with just a few ingredients and a show stopping filo crust.

A whole Greek spinach and feta filo pie on baking paper with a piece cut out and with a piece in the background on a plate

Eggplant Lasagne

This vegetarian eggplant Lasagne is made by layering a simple pasta alla Norma sauce with a ricotta mixture and Lasagne sheets. There's no white sauce to make, and it's on the table in just an hour.

A red baking dish of eggplant lasagna with a piece missing on a cooking rack and with a red checked tea towel in the foreground

Cauliflower Fritters with Feta and Mint

Lightly crisp fritters packed with roasted cauliflower and tangy feta cheese and mint. Top with an egg or eat them plain with a slice of lemon and a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

A plate of cauliflower fritters on a plate with lemon slices and a purple tea towel in the background

FAQ

What dressing goes best with a Greek salad?

Just good quality extra-virgin olive oil! The oil mixes with the oregano, tomato and other juices in the salad to make the most delicious simple dressing for dunking fresh crusty bread in. Occasionally, you’ll find a drizzle of red or white wine vinegar in a Greek salad dressing, too.

What wine goes with a Greek salad?

The rich flavors in a Greek salad go best with a fresh, vibrant and zesty white or rosé wine. A Sauvignon blanc is a classic match to go with a summery salad. You could also try a delicious Greek Santorini, a Pinot Grigio or even a sparkling wine such as Prosecco.

Looking for more Greek style sides? Take a look at this collection of 21 easy Greek side dishes for loads of delicious inspiration!

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