Greek Cuisine

Souvlaki or kebobs such as chicken, beef or lamb 

Grilled, roasted or broiled lean meats, seafood or chicken 

Greek salad with a very small amount of feta cheese and dressing on the side; no olives or anchovies

Dolmades, also called stuffed grape leaves 

Couscous, a wheat pasta shaped into small spheres

Briami or roasted vegetables

Tabouli made from bulgur and parsley (usually contains small amounts of tomato)

Baba ganoush, a spread made from eggplant and tahini

Hummus is made from chickpeas, a source of phosphorus and potassium 

Loukaniko or sausage 

Moussaka or other dishes in bechamel sauce (milk-based) 

Spanakopita, a spinach pie with feta cheese (May be high in sodium, potassium and phosphorus)

Tzatziki made with yogurt—use only a small amount

Avgolemono lemon chicken soup and other Greek soups– Very high in sodium; may contain chickpeas or lentils

Baklava made with pastry, chopped nuts and honey