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paharo45

paharo45

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I will be traveling to Greece and I have a gluten free person in my party. I thought I would make a running list of Greek foods that are naturally gluten free. The individual we are traveling with isn't Greek and she's really nervous about it. I am sure people can accommodate her while in Greece?

  • Greek Village Salad - As long as there
  • Grilled Octopus - this is popular in Greece and naturally gluten free.
  • Fava Dip - Made from yellow split peas, there shouldn't be gluten in this, but I would still ask how it's prepared.
  • Stuffed Grape Leaves - Known as dolmades, these small bundles of grape leaves are stuffed with rice, meat, and seasonings.
  • Souvlaki - Skewered meat (chicken, pork, beef) that is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs and then grilled to perfection.
  • Tzatziki - A refreshing and creamy dip made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill. Perfect served with fresh veggies or as a topping for any grilled meats.
  • Gemista - A traditional Greek dish of stuffed peppers (and sometimes tomatoes) filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.
  • Greek Fish - Greece has a wealth of fresh fish, which is often served baked or grilled with lemon, herbs, and olive oil.
  • Gyro plate - it's not in pita bread - everything is deconstructed on the plate. Just tell them not to give you the pita.
What else? There's actually a lot! Any advice on navigating the whole gluten free thing in Greece?
 
Fasolakia ladera,
Melitzanes imam,
Xorta,
Briam,

Don’t worry, there are plenty of gluten free options in tavernas and restaurants as well as in the supermarkets. Vassilo poulia has a great selection. There is also a chain called viologiko xorio that caters to vegans vegetarians and gluten free peeps. It is in Athens but they also have a website if u want to order from.
 
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