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I've been eating a bit too many souvlakia while on vacation in Greece....so today I just ate salad, fava and melitzanosalata. Definitely a little bit too much cheese, but I would say overall healthy in comparison to what I usually eat LOL

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This looks so amazing, thanks for sharing!

When people think of the mediterrian diet, I always say just eat Greek food and most things can be healthy! Kali Orexi (Enjoy your meal!!) :)
 
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francescool said:
I've been eating a bit too many souvlakia while on vacation in Greece....so today I just ate salad, fava and melitzanosalata. Definitely a little bit too much cheese, but I would say overall healthy in comparison to what I usually eat LOL

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Yaap that looks good.....but did you have a few glasses of krassi with this?🤗..... That's the healthiest ☺️☺️....How I miss what is in the image!.... Good day from Thailand!
 
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Yaap that looks good.....but did you have a few glasses of krassi with this?🤗..... That's the healthiest ☺️☺️....How I miss what is in the image!.... Good day from Thailand!
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Especially red krassi! A glass a day keeps the doctor away, yamas!
 
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francescool said:
I've been eating a bit too many souvlakia while on vacation in Greece....so today I just ate salad, fava and melitzanosalata. Definitely a little bit too much cheese, but I would say overall healthy in comparison to what I usually eat LOL

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One could never have too much souvlaki, but your "substitute" looks just as delicious!! Thanks for sharing this :)
 
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francescool said:
I've been eating a bit too many souvlakia while on vacation in Greece....so today I just ate salad, fava and melitzanosalata. Definitely a little bit too much cheese, but I would say overall healthy in comparison to what I usually eat LOL

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Where is the krassi Kalley?😂👍.... Definitely a start!🇬🇷 Kalley Mera from Thailand...
 
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