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Salade grecque hachée à l'avocat et au tzatziki

Time: 45 mintues Serves: 4-6 par Laura Dellandrea

An avocado and tzatziki spin on Greek salad? Yes please! The real secret to this easy and crowd-pleasing recipe is the dressing. Creamy with a hint of spice, it will win you over not just in salad, but on everything else too.

ingrédients

  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 yellow pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 orange pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 red pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

dressing:

  • 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 avocados, remove pit and skin
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped (optional)

les orientations

  1. Add the chopped cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, onion, and black olives to a large mixing bowl. After draining and rinsing, add the chickpeas and if using, follow with crumbled feta cheese and set aside.
  2. For the dressing: In a food processor, add the yogurt, avocado, cucumber, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt and pepper, and jalapeno pepper (if using). Process until smooth and all ingredients are fully mixed. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides if necessary to finish blending.
  3. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of dressing to the mixing bowl. At your discretion, you can add ½ tbsp of olive oil to thin out the dressing. Use tongs or spoons to mix your salad with the dressing, tossing until fully mixed.

notes

  • If you’re vegan or are lactose intolerant, feel free to omit the feta cheese from the salad ingredients. The feta is not necessary for this salad to be delicious and unforgettable.
  • The more time you take to finely chop the vegetables, the tastier this salad becomes since you’re getting more of the flavours in each bite. It’s worth the extra effort!
  • Depending on your tolerance of spice, feel free to omit the jalapeno peppers from the recipe or add a second one if you enjoy this kind of heat.
  • If you’re looking for additional protein, feel free to add chopped grilled chicken breast, salmon, or tofu to the salad