Greek cuisine. Rating of traditional dishes

Greek cuisine is the internationally recognized queen of the Balkan Peninsula. It is based on olive oil, vegetables, fish, meat (mainly lamb), seafood and fruits. All Greek dishes look bright; they are flavorful and balanced. The Greeks use a variety of herbs in large quantities: oregano, dill, onion, etc. The main "highlight" of the local gastronomy can be called feta cheese. It is added to salads, pies.

Zajiki is a sauce based on yogurt, garlic, cucumbers, herbs and spices. Served as a separate appetizer or dressing for the main course. (Nikodem Nijaki)

Souvlaki is a shish kebab on a wooden skewer made of any kind of meat or fish. The dish is served with bread and vegetables. (James G)

Taramasalata is a snack based on smoked cod caviar, olive oil, garlic and lemon. Served with bread, olives. (stu_spivack)

Greek salad is the star of Greek cuisine. This salad is full of colors, as it includes fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, olives and, of course, feta cheese. Olive oil is used as a dressing. In some variations of the Greek salad, you can see lettuce leaves, capers. (Zagat Buzz)

Moussaka is a traditional dish not only of Greek cuisine, but also Moldovan, Bulgarian, Serbian, Bosnian, Romanian. Classic Greek moussaka is baked in layers of eggplant, tomatoes, minced meat and sauce. Less often, potatoes and mushrooms are added to the dish. (Merle ja Joonas)

Moussaka. (MarionIon)

Dolmades is a dish popular in the countries of the Balkan Peninsula, Central and Near Asia, as well as Transcaucasia. This dish is an analogue of cabbage rolls, only a grape leaf is used instead of cabbage. The Greeks pour lemon juice and olive oil on the dish. (arpad ikuma)

Pastitsio is a casserole based on tubular pasta baked with cheese, minced meat and cream sauce. (Katrin Morenz)

Fish. (Stijn Nieuwendijk)

Spanakopita is a pie or puff pastry pies stuffed with spinach, feta cheese and herbs. (Sodexo USA)

Tiropita is a puff pastry pie with a filling of feta cheese. (Alpha)

Octopus. (Klearchos Kapoutsis)

Pete. (etringita)

Lukumades is an analogue of donuts. (Alpha)

Melomacarona — cookies with honey. (Nick Papakyriazis)