Tzatziki Sauce & Greek Salad

 

Ingredients

18 Ounces Greek yogurt

3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 Large cucumber, peeled and seeded

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

2 Tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

3 Teaspoons red wine vinegar

Black pepper, to taste

Greek Salad, recipe follows

Directions

Cut cucumber in half length wise and with a small spoon scoop out the seeds.  Dice the cucumber and place in a strainer over a bowl, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon kosher salt, this will draw out excess water so your sauce won't be too liquidy.  
In the bowl of a food processor add all ingredients and process for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.  Also before serving I usually mix in 1 tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese to give the sauce extra flavor.
Enjoy!

Greek Salad

Ingredients

8 Cups of lettuce, hand torn

1 Large ripe tomato, roughly chopped

1 Large cucumber, peeled seeded roughly chopped

1 Small red or sweet onion

8 Ounces feta cheese

1 Cup kalamata olives

½ Green pepper

Greek dressing, recipe follows

Directions


In a large salad bowl mix all the above ingredients, toss with Greek dressing 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!

Greek Dressing

Ingredients

¼ Cup red wine vinegar

1-2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

6 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 Teaspoon dried oregano

Directions


Place all ingredients into a plastic container with tight fitting lid and shake until slightly thickened.