Greek Seasoning
A ready-mixed shortcut to the flavors of a Greek kitchen: bright oregano, garlic, lemon, and warm spice in a single shake.
What It Is
Greek seasoning is a blend built around the herbs and aromatics common to Greek and broader Mediterranean cooking. Oregano anchors it, with garlic, onion, and often a touch of lemon or marjoram rounding things out. Some blends include a little dill or thyme. The result is savory, a bit earthy, and just herby enough to make plain chicken or roasted vegetables taste like they had more effort behind them than they did.
It is one of those blends that quietly pulls its weight. No one ingredient announces itself too loudly, and the whole thing is seasoned enough to use confidently straight from the jar.
What To Do
Rub it directly onto chicken thighs, lamb chops, or pork before grilling or roasting. A good starting point is about a teaspoon per pound of meat. It also works stirred into plain yogurt with a little lemon juice for a quick marinade or dipping sauce, tossed with chickpeas and olive oil before roasting, or mixed into the meat for homemade meatballs.
Try it on roasted potatoes with olive oil, or whisked into a vinaigrette for a Greek-style salad. Store in a cool, dark spot and use within a year for the best flavor.
