Tapas dishes are most often associated with Spanish cuisine, but Greece has a long and proud history of serving up delectable small dishes before a meal or as the main event. If you’re going to a friend’s house for dinner, or if you’re hosting yourself, here are three delicious and popular Greek small dishes to serve up as starters or sides.
Baked Feta
What’s better than feta cheese? Baked feta, which comes out from the oven warm, full of flavor, and basically impossible to resist. With some salad leaves, vegetable sticks, and pieces of pitta bread to serve alongside the cheese, this will be a big hit and get your guests ready for the main event.
Dolmades
These small parcels are comprised of vine (or grape) leaves wrapped around marinaded rice. Delivering a savory, umami kick, but light enough that they won’t make everyone feel overly full before the meal, these are essential to include in your spread.
Gigantes Beans
These huge, soft butter beans are cooked in a rich tomato sauce and are perfect to pair with some chips or pitta bread. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and they are sure to disappear in a matter of minutes as guests make the most of the delicious, rich flavors.
