No Greek table is complete without Tzatziki —
Ingredients:
- Cucumbers grated
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (thick and luscious)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (golden and fragrant)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Fresh dill or mint, finely chopped (a handful of joy)
Method:
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much water as you can.
- In a beautiful, earthy bowl, mix the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
- Fold in the cucumber and fresh herbs.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and a drizzle of more olive oil.
- Chill for an hour.
- Serve with warm pita or heirloom veggies.
(Optional but divine: a few petals of edible flowers scattered atop.)
A Simple, Sumptuous Greek Table
Pair your homemade Tzatziki with these rustic-luxury dishes for a full, sunlit meal:
1. Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki)
- Vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, green pepper
- Kalamata olives, thick slabs of feta
- Drizzle with olive oil, a dash of oregano
- No lettuce — just pure summer on a plate.
2. Lemon Oregano Chicken (Kotopoulo Skaras)
- Chicken thighs marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano.
- Grilled to perfection, crispy on the outside, juicy inside.
- Scatter a few sprigs of fresh thyme across the platter.
3. Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Olive Oil
- Wedges of Yukon Golds, roasted until golden with lemon slices, garlic, and herbs.
- Tender, crackling, utterly addictive.
4. Honeyed Greek Yogurt
- Dollop full-fat Greek yogurt into a clay dish.
- Drizzle with Greek mountain honey and a whisper of cinnamon.
Set the Scene: H&F Outdoor Dreamscape
- Your woven cabana lounge is the heart of the setting.
- Scatter chevron towels and earth-toned throws across the deck.
- Place clear recycled glass tumblers of chilled mint or cucumber water.