Showing posts with label olive oil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label olive oil. Show all posts

Friday, March 14, 2025

My Go-To Tzatziki

I’ve recently fallen head over heels for Greek yogurt. Cabot Creamery’s triple thick vanilla yogurt (no sponsorship here, just pure love) has become my nightly obsession, piled high on fresh berries. I’m plowing through two big tubs a week—yes, I’m mildly mortified to confess that—and I’m pretty sure the dairy guy at the market is starting to side-eye me. Lately, I’ve ventured into savory territory with their plain Greek yogurt, whipping up some tzatziki that’s honestly unreal. I’ve been slathering it on sandwiches, smearing it on my morning croissant, pairing it with crackers for snack attacks, and dunking veggies in it like it’s my job. Confession? I could eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon. I’ve tinkered with a bunch of recipes, and this one’s my winner. Some folks swear by fresh mint in theirs, but I’m not sold on it here—your call, though. Give this a whirl and tell me what you think.

My Go-To Tzatziki

½ c. finely grated
Melissa’s organic cucumber
1 c. whole milk Greek yogurt
¼ t. fresh lemon zest
1 T. fresh lemon juice
½ T.
extra-virgin olive oil 
1 large garlic clove, grated
¼ t. (heaping)
sea salt 
2 T. chopped Melissa’s fresh baby dill

Lay the grated cucumber on a towel and gently press out some of the extra moisture. Toss everything else into a medium bowl and mix it up.

Pro tip: give your lemon a quick grate before juicing it. Fold in t he drained grated cucumber. Pop it in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to dig in.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad


This combination of tastes is a real winner. It made for the perfect light dinner last evening. Next time, for color and a hint of sweetness, I think I'll add a sprinkling of dried cranberries (I was pleased to see the trio of cranberry plants that I put in last year are returning this spring so maybe one of these days I'll have my own fresh cranberries!). The fresh thyme used in the dressing is one of the few things currently available in the garden. 


Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad
Bon Appetit September 2002
Hot and Hot Fish Club, Birmingham, AL
Yield: Makes 6 first-course servings

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 medium shallot, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil

1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
2 large ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with pear slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.


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