
Greek Cuisine
Healthier Choices
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
Choose Sparingly
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
