Greek Potato Salad PLUS Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic the texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories, while black olives are often less expensive.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits and white vinegar is more affordable.

Wash 2 pounds of small red potatoes under running water, using a brush to remove dirt.

Fill a large pot with cold water and add the washed potatoes.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water for flavor while boiling the potatoes.

Bring the pot to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 30 minutes until fork-tender.

While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the tzatziki sauce: Grate 1 cup of cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using a paper towel or cheesecloth.

In a mixing container, combine 1 cup of Greek strained yogurt, the grated cucumber, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar.

Chop about 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and add it to the mixture.

Blend the tzatziki sauce with an immersion blender for about 30 seconds until mixed well.

Taste the tzatziki sauce and add about an eighth of a teaspoon of salt if needed, then add 6 drops of olive oil and blend again briefly.

Set the tzatziki sauce in the fridge to chill for 20-30 minutes.

Once the potatoes are done, drain them and let them cool in cold water until safe to handle.

Chop half of a purple onion into thin slices and chop 4 green onions, keeping some green parts.

Chop 1 stick of celery and 1 large carrot into small pieces, avoiding grating for the carrot for better texture.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, chopped vegetables, and optional mayonnaise to taste.

Season with additional salt and pepper as desired, then mix gently to combine all ingredients.

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