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feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Ricotta is more affordable and lower in salt.

tzatziki

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

spanakopita

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough with spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage rolls

Cabbage rolls use inexpensive ingredients.

saganaki

🥗Healthier: grilled halloumi

💰Cheaper: fried mozzarella

Fried mozzarella is easier to find and less costly.

Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and dill in a bowl.

Slice feta cheese into cubes and arrange on a platter.

Pit and arrange olives on the same platter as the feta.

Warm pita bread in a skillet until slightly toasted.

Prepare hummus by blending chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth.

Grill assorted vegetables until tender and slightly charred.

Bake spanakopita until golden brown and flaky.

Roll grape leaves around a filling of rice and herbs to make dolmades.

Serve taramosalata in a bowl with pita for dipping.

Slice cucumbers and arrange them on a plate for a fresh crunch.

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