Greek Garlic Salsa Recipes

GREEK SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning and garlic; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, onion and olives. Drizzle with vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving., Cut each pita bread into eight wedges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining Greek seasoning. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until crisp. Serve with salsa.

GREEK GARLIC SAUCE DIP (SKORDALIA) SALSA DE AJO GREIGA

Steps:

• Soak the bread in the chicken broth or water. When soft remove the crust if you want. I leave mine on. Squeeze the bread in your palms to remove most of the water. I have a large seive and I put my bread in the sieve and kind of push down gently to squeeze some of the water out
• Put the pre-soaked bread and all the above ingredients in a blender, Beat until all is well incorporated. Some People like to put a scoopfull of mashed potatoes that is optional. Pour into a bowl and garnish with parsley sprig or cilantro or some mint leaves. You can refrigerate until serving time. NOTE: Do not over beat or it will curdle, Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, black olives, scallions, green bell pepper rings, and tomato slices, Enjoy

GREEK GARLIC SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

GREEK GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain, rinse with cold water and process through a ricer or mash thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, put garlic and salt in a large wooden bowl and pound with a pestle until thoroughly mashed.
• Gradually add potatoes and pound them with garlic.
• If mixture is still hot, let cool 15 minutes, then add egg yolk, if using, and vigorously mash or beat in with a wooden spoon.
• Alternating olive oil with lemon juice and vinegar, gradually add both to potato mixture, vigorously mashing or beating.
• Using a fork, add pepper, mixing briskly until very smooth.
• Mix in more olive oil, or even some water, a little at a time, if sauce is too thick to use as a dip.
• Spoon into a container and store, covered, in refrigerator. It will keep for about 1 week.
• Bring to room temperature several hours before serving.
• Spoon into a bowl and serve with fresh vegetables and pita for dipping.

GREEK GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with water in 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain, rinse with cold water and mash thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, put garlic and salt in a large wooden bowl and mash with a pestle until a paste.
• Gradually add potatoes and mash them with garlic.
• If mixture is still hot, let cool 15 minutes, then add egg yolk, if using, and heartily mash in with a wooden spoon.
• Alternating olive oil with lemon juice and vinegar, gradually add both to potato mixture, mashing.
• Add pepper, and using a fork mix briskly until very smooth.
• Mix in more olive oil(or even some water), a little at a time, if sauce is too thick to use as a dip.
• Spoon into a container and store, covered, in refrigerator. It will keep for about 1 week.
• Bring to room temperature several hours before serving.
• Spoon into a bowl and serve with fresh vegetables and/or pita for dipping. Enjoy!