If you’ve been visiting Casa de Crews for a while, you already know my love of Greek food. It’s fresh, flavorful, and almost everything I’ve ever made at home, is insanely easy. #holla
So when today’s #SundaySupper theme involved recipes with minimal labor for Labor Day weekend, I knew it would involve something Greek! That, and I had to make my Greek Orzo Salad today for my niece’s first birthday party. I’m killing two birds here, you guys. 🙂
Also, HOW IS MY NIECE ONE?! She is the sweetest, sassiest gal and I love the heck out of her. I feel like it was only a month ago my brother in-law texted us all at 3am that it was GO time, and I was begging my boss to leave work early to be with my family on a Monday (luckily, the powers that be at the j.o.b. let me go, and I was able to be with my whole family (and one very doped up sister/new mom ;)) during the exciting time)…and sweet niece was soooo leetttttle. Oh my gosh. She’s not even my kid, and I miss her that teeny.
Anyway, sister asked me to make my orzo for today’s par-tay, and who am I do deny her such a dish. But then I got to thinking, how easy the orzo is, but it kind of seems ‘fancy’, right? Orzo makes me think like that.
So does endive (I sound like the saddeset person ever, don’t I?). It looks pretty, but there is like zero effort (labor) involved in cooking with it.
All you need to do is take your fave Greek flavors, toss em’ together, add a bit of homemade vinaigrette, and stuff an endive boat. Helllllllllo, easy.
You need these boats in your life!
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See what other easy dishes we’re sharing for #SundaySupper:
Savory Snacks and Sides:
- Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas by Our Good Life
- Copy Cat: Momma’s Nachos by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Cream Cheese and Peach Chutney Pastry Cups by Soni’s Food
- Easy Peasy Cole Slaw by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Fruit & Cheese Platter by The Freshman Cook
- Olive Tapenade by Whole Food | Real Families
- Semi-Homemade Baked Beans by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Smoked Salmon Spread with Sourdough Baguette by A Gouda Life
Labor Free Main Dishes:
- Ace of Clubs by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Easy and Tasty Filet Mignon on the Grill by Family Foodie
- Easy Baked Spaghetti for a Crowd by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Greek Salad Endive Boats by Casa de Crews
- Grilled Butternut Squash, Zucchini and Steak with Chimichurri Sauce by Caroline’s Cooking
- Pesto Chicken with Fennel & Tomato Couscous by Books n’ Cooks
- Simple Cheese Enchiladas by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Simple Shrimp on the Grill by Nosh My Way
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Mustard Barbecue Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes by Food Done Light
- Smoked Paprika Roast Chicken by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Spicy Thai Noodles by Momma’s Meals
Sweet Treats and Drinks:
- Apple Spice Dump Cake by Palatable Pastime
- Blender Chocolate Mousse by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Blueberry Scones with Citrus Glaze by Eat Picks
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles by What Smells So Good?
- Coconut Martini by Desserts Required
- Creamy Coconut Popsicles by Food Lust People Love
- Easy Strawberry Peach Mascarpone Tart by The Crumby Cupcake
- Mango Salad with Crystallized Ginger by MealDiva
- Mini Pavlovas by Curious Cuisiniere
- Neapolitan Ice Cream Bar by Brunch with Joy
- One Step Vanilla Sauce by Magnolia Days
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars by Pies and Plots
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Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
This is so fun! And a great way to serve salad at a party.
Soni says
Delicious and healthy with so many flavors going on!Love it!
Your niece is adorable 🙂
Nichole says
Thanks, Soni 🙂
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Such a pretty presentation!
Valerie Cathell Clark says
Not only are the salad/boats gorgeous, but those little models are adorable! Beautiful photos! YUM!
Kerry says
I love Greek salad so this is a perfect fit for me!! Yum!
Sue Lau says
These look so good! I make them with Caesar all the time and never thought to try with Greek but why not? I love Greek salad too! Yummy!
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says
This has my mom, grandma and I written all over it!
MealDiva says
This recipe is the stuff dreams are made of! Love your twist on Greek Salad! Yum!
Renee says
It’s a good thing I wasn’t there because I would have stole the whole platter and hid in the corner to eat every single one.
Nichole says
Hahaha, Renee! They are so good, that I wouldn’t even be upset 🙂
Katy says
I love Greek flavours, and this is such a great idea for a gathering! Thanks for making it so easy!
Nichole says
I could eat Greek food everyday!
Constance Smith | Cosmopolitan Cornbread says
Oh man! These look delicious!!!
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
It does look pretty and delicious too.
Bernie Dezenski says
What a clever idea — looks delicious! I need to try!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
I love how colorful these are! Now I have an excuse to buy endive!
Nichole says
I think this recipe is a pretty good excuse 🙂
Liz says
Your niece is adorable!!! And I’d be eating MOST of those delicious endive boats, so you better make a second batch! YUM!
Nichole says
Thanks, Liz!! She knows she is a cutie too 🙂
Hezzi-D says
Yum! I love Greek flavors. This would be great as an appetizer or a salad course.