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  • Souvlaki

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    Souvlaki is a popular type of Greek kebab in northern Greece. The same dish is called ‘kalamaki’ in southern Greece. It consists of small cubes of meat – and sometimes vegetables – skewered and grilled. It’s often served with flatbread, eg pitta, along with garnishes and sauces. Traditionally in Greece and Cyprus pork is used,…

  • Greek salad

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    Greek salad is a fresh and simple salad consisting of tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese, often enhanced with various herbs. In Greece it’s called khōriattikisalata, which means ‘country-Attic salad’; it’s named after Attica, an area encompassing Athens.