Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine use mostly olive oil, vegetables, herbs, grains, fish, meats and poultry and are generally a more healthy option; however, it's best to try to avoid any casserole-like dishes and phyllo pastry dishes because they are usually high in saturated fat. For healthier Greek/Middle Eastern options, consider:
- Tabbouleh (bulgar wheat, vegetables with a lemon vinaigrette)
- Dolmas (rice mixture wrapped in grape leaves in a vinegar marinade)
- Tzatziki (yogurt and cucumber appetizer) or hummus (chickpea, garlic, and tahini spread)
- Paidakia (grilled lamb chops with lemon, oregano, salt and pepper) or other grilled entrées
- Chicken gyro
- Swordfish with spanakorizo (spinach and rice stew cooked in lemon and olive-oil sauce)
- Fruit or Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts
