Greek Dinner Party

Hosting a fabulous Greek dinner party will be easy; using these inspirational menu ideas, easy printable decorations, and even a printable fun Greek game, your guest will have a blast playing.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL GREEK MEAL?

In Greece, bread, grains, potatoes, rice, and pasta are eaten nearly every day. It's common to find dishes made with olives, olive oil, eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach. They also serve many lentils, a variety of beans, lemons, nuts, honey, yogurt, feta cheese, eggs, fish, chicken, and lamb.

HOW TO HOST A GREEK THEMED PARTY

The main attraction to a Greek dinner party is, of course, the food. But, first, you need to do a little planning to make your dinner party go smooth and easy for you. I have created some easy party planning ideas and simple decorations, along with some traditional Greek recipes to curate your menu.

HOW TO PREPARED AHEAD

To get your party rolling, download my free party planner. In the planner, you will find the following pages to print and fill out to stay organized.

• Brainstorming and party details sheet
• Guestlist
• Menu
• Decorations
• Entertainment
• Day of the party schedule
• Count down to-do checklist
• Party space grid planner sheet
• Free printable banner with letters

HOW TO DECORATE FOR A GREEK PARTY

I have good news for you; I created a printable party pack that you can easily purchase and have everything you need to create a festive Greek dinner party.

Included all kinds of Greek decorations and even a fun game that you and your friends will have loads of fun playing. There are 48 pages of printables for only $20.00

• WATER BOTTLE LABELS
• CIGAR BANDS
• CUPCAKE TOPPERS
• TREAT BAG TOPPERS
• CANDY BAR WRAPPERS
• NAPKIN BANDS
• GREEK WALL DECORATIONS

• TENT BUFFET CARDS
• GREEK CHARADES GAME
• GREEK THEMED GROCERY LIST
• BLANK PRINTABLE MENU
• GREEK THEMED BANNER
• PARTY INVITATION
• BLANK GREEK PAPER

GREEK PARTY GAMES

TIPS FOR SERVING

The key to serving your guests fun and yummy Greek food is to have a plan. Decide if you want a sit-down dinner or a casual buffet-style meal. Whichever way you choose, there are many things you can do a day or two ahead of time for the party. You could set the table and buffet line. Put up the decorations and arrange your furniture to make it easy for guests to move around and have great conversations. I always do this the day before, so I am sure I have everything I need with no last-minute surprises.

WHAT DO YOU SERVE AT A GREEK DINNER PARTY?

I have all kinds of ideas for you! Browse through the recipes. Get your printable menu from my Greek Printable Dinner Party Pack and start deciding what you would like to serve. Click the "get recipe" button and print your recipes.

Next, print your grocery shopping list found in your Greek Printable Dinner Party Pack. Fill it out and head to the store to get the party started!

APPETIZERS

Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Roasted Red Pepper Spread is a delightfully sweet, Mediterranean flavored roasted red pepper and tomato spread that can be used as a dip for naan bread, a sauce for pizza and pasta, or a sandwich spread.

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Greek Lamb Meatballs Appetizer

These delicious Greek lamb meatballs are made with feta cheese mixed in! These are a flavorful appetizer to serve with skewers.

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Easy Spanakopita Triangles (Mini Greek Spinach Pies)

These Easy Spanakopita Triangles are traditionally served as a Greek appetizer or snack. Mini spinach pies made with feta cheese, ricotta cheese and spinach leaves wrapped in flaky, buttery phyllo dough.

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Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Tahini Yogurt Sauce will quickly become your new favorite go-to. Drizzle over salmon, serve with lamb kebabs or shawarma, or use it as a yogurt dip.

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Low Carb Spinach Pinwheels - easy keto appetizers!

Low Carb Spinach Pinwheels with feta and parmesan turn the classic party food into easy keto appetizers with magic mozzarella fat head dough.

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Marinated Feta Cheese Appetizer

Marinated Feta Cheese Appetizer - a delicious Greek appetizer served with crostini or crackers, or serve over a salad or seafood! Get the full recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

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SOUPS

Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a bowl of comfort made with a rich, silky, fragrant chicken broth soup with a hint of citrus and sweet rice.

Avgolemono Soup

Avgolemono Soup is the best lemon chicken soup with fresh dill. This authentic Greek Avgolemono Soup recipe is delicious with a hint of lemony brightness to warm you up on chilly winter days!

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Fasolada (Greek White Bean Soup)

Fasolada is the ultimate Greek comfort food. This white bean soup is notable for a very generous drizzling of olive oil. Yum!

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SALADS

This Greek Wedge Salad Recipe creates a fresh easy to make wedge salad that is drizzled with flavorful homemade greek dressing. Perfect as a side dish at dinner or a meal at lunchtime.

Greek Orzo Salad

This Greek Orzo Salad is a veggie-packed pasta salad. It’s colorful, bright, flavorful, fresh, healthy, and filling. Perfect for potlucks.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Quick and easy to make this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad would be great for lunch or add grilled chicken and make it a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy.

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Radish Cilantro Salad with Goat Cheese

Radish Cilantro Salad with Goat Cheese is a fragrant spring salad of fresh radishes, cilantro and mild shallots tossed with a soy sauce vinaigrette then topped with creamy goat cheese.

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Creamy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Delicious Greek Pasta Salad Recipe, with all the ingredients you love in a traditional Greek Salad, but mixed in with Italian bowtie pasta.

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Greek Farmer’s Salad with Watermelon

The traditional Greek Farmer’s Salad gets a sweet twist with the addition of juicy watermelon. It’s the perfect addition to your summertime meals.

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Greek Potato Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs

This easy and flavourful Greek Potato Salad is going to become your favorite go to lunch! New potatoes, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, lots of fresh herbs, and the easiest lemon vinaigrette. The perfect summer lunch or light dinner! I haven’t shared a salad recipe in a while, which seems crazy consi…

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GREEK MEAT DISHES

Greek Grilled Pork Chops

Pork chops are inexpensive, lean, and full of protein, but they can be a beast to cook. If you have a thin chop, by the time you get it browned on the outside,

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Easy Chicken Souvlaki recipe - Grilled or Broiled | Boulder Locavore®

Moist, succulent chicken marinated in a traditional lemon, olive oil and herb marinade, threaded onto skewers and quickly grilled or broiled to perfection!

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Greek Quesadillas — Salt & Baker

These Greek Quesadillas are made with feta, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and chicken. Best when served alongside my homemade tzatziki sauce.

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Easy Greek Rice (Pantry Meal, GF, Vegan)

This Greek rice is easily made with pantry staples and minimal effort. Add few added ingredients to turn this Mediterranean rice pilaf into a complete meal.

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Easy Chicken Gyro Recipe - Supergolden Bakes

My homemade Chicken Gyro recipe is as close as you can get to authentic Greek Gyros! Marinated chicken is slow cooked for maximum flavor

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Greek Chicken - iFOODreal.com

Greek Chicken infused with 30 minute marinade of oregano, lemon and garlic. Then bake, grill or fry for the best Greek chicken recipe ever! Opa!

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Greek Lamb Burger

Easy greek lamb burger recipe made with ground lamb, fresh herbs, spices, onion, and garlic for tons of FLAVOR! Topped with homemade tzatziki sauce and your favorite burger toppings for a delicious twist on a classic burger recipe. If you love Greek food and burgers, these greek burgers are a must t…

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Instant Pot Greek Lamb Stew - Recipes From A Pantry

Easy Instant Pot Lamb Stew is a hearty, flavorful stew packed with lean protein, veggies and all made from pantry staples.

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Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs (Whole30) - Cook At Home Mom

Whole30 Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs served with Red Pepper Hummus, Cauliflower Tabbouleh, cilantro, & lemon. Get the Paleo, Gluten Free & Low Carb recipe!

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Greek Shrimp - Easy 30 Minute Greek Shrimp Skillet Recipe

This Greek shrimp skillet is an easy 30 minute meal with tomatoes, spinach, Kalamata olives, feta and lots of fresh oregano and lemon flavor.

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SIDE DISHES

Greek Fries - a Fully Loaded Fries recipe | Boulder Locavore®

Feta cheese, red onion, tomatoes, olives, Mediterranean flavors loaded on from-scratch potato fries make these Greek Fries a favorite recipe.

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Spanakorizo - Greek Spinach Rice

Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice) is an easy side dish or hearty main. Rice is cooked with spinach, onion, dill, lemon and tomato in this traditional recipe.

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Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach and Feta Pie) - Baked Ambrosia

Making Spanakopita is easier than you think! This traditional savory Greek phyllo pastry is filled with spinach, lots of fresh herbs, and feta.

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Greek Green Beans Fasolakia

Healthy Greek green beans braised in extra virgin olive oil with tomato and potatoes. This is so simple, vegan, and easy to make!

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Briam (Traditional Greek Roasted Vegetables) - Little Sunny Kitchen

Briam is a wonderful traditional Greek dish packed with veggies and flavor! It’s vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious!

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Greek Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes {So Flavorful!} - Spend With Pennies

Greek Lemon Potatoes are savory & delicious! Potatoes baked with chicken broth, spices, garlic & lemon juice until soft and tender.

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Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)

Kolokithokeftedes or Greek Zucchini Fritters are a quick, easy and healthy weeknight dinner option. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

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SEASONING & SAUCES

Authentic tzatziki sauce

This tzatziki sauce is fresh, creamy and really easy to make. Ideal for the famous souvlaki, eggplant & zucchini fritters or crudités.

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GREEK DESSERTS

When you host a Greek dinner party, one of the best traditional pastries to serve is Baklava. Here you will find several recipes along with an orange phyllo cake your guest will love.

Greek Baklava Rolls (Saragli) - Refined Sugar Free by pastrywishes.com

Greek Baklava Rolls !! This is an all-time Greek favorite. Saragli is similar to baklava, but it’s rolled r

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Greek Baklava Recipe {Nuts, Phyllo, Honey Syrup} - The Hungry Bluebird

Classic baklava recipe, the traditional Greek pastry made with layers of ground nuts, phyllo dough and spiced honey syrup.

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Portokalopita - Greek Orange Phyllo Cake - pastrywishes.com

Portokalopita is a traditional Greek orange cake that is extraordinarily aromatic and moist. It is soaked in a

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Baklava Cookies – Low Carb & Gluten Free

With walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and a sugar free glaze these Baklava Cookies will be the perfect substitute to the traditional sugar laden pastry.

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