Greek · sauce

Creamy Greek Dressing with Feta, Yoghurt and Oregano

Video by The Domestic Geek on YouTube · Open on YouTube

5 minMakes 5 × 2 tbsp115 kcal a portion
  • Keto (1.2 g net carbs a serve)
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free ingredients
  • Nut-free

Contains: Milk. Check labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes.

Yoghurt and extra-virgin olive oil make it creamy without mayonnaise, and a 2-tbsp portion has only about 1 g of net carbs, so it fits keto; most of the fat is the monounsaturated kind from olive oil.

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Method

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  1. Spoon the Greek yoghurt into a jar, then add the olive oil. 3:14
  2. Add the crumbled feta, puréed garlic and lemon juice, then the oregano and a pinch each of salt and pepper (go easy on the salt, as feta is salty). 3:25
  3. Put the lid on and shake hard until creamy; small pieces of feta will still show. 3:53
  4. Pour over a Greek-style salad, or use it to marinate chicken or lamb. Add more garlic or feta to taste. 4:00

Tip. Non-fat Greek yoghurt also works if you prefer it. Makes about ⅔ cup.

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One portion (2 tbsp) gives you 1 of 5

Energy115 kcal480 kJ
Protein1.4 g3% of a day
Fibre0.1 g0% of a day
Carbohydrate1.2 g1.2 g net · 0.7 g sugars0% of a day
Fat12 g2.2 g saturated15% of a day
Sodium60 mg3% of a day

Where the energy comes from one serve

  • Net carbs 4%
  • Protein 5%
  • Fat 91%

Fits keto: 1.2 g net carbs a serve, with 91% of the energy from fat.

Vitamins & minerals % of a day, one serve · tap for more

Vitamin E Source11%

1.6 mg a serve, mostly from extra-virgin olive oil (98%). An antioxidant that protects cell membranes. Nuts, seeds and plant oils such as olive oil are the main sources.

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Vitamin K6%

7 µg a serve, mostly from extra-virgin olive oil (93%). Needed for blood clotting and bones. Leafy greens and herbs are very rich in it. If you take warfarin, keep your intake steady and talk to your doctor.

Omega-36%

0.1 g a serve, mostly from extra-virgin olive oil (89%). Omega-3 fats support the heart and brain. Oily fish give EPA and DHA; walnuts, flax, chia and canola give ALA, which the body converts only a little.

Vitamin B125%

0.1 µg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (75%). Keeps nerves and blood cells healthy. Found almost only in animal foods and fortified foods (some plant milks, nutritional yeast), so vegans need a reliable source.

Vitamin C3%

2.5 mg a serve, mostly from lemon juice (92%). An antioxidant needed for collagen, immunity and iron absorption. Long cooking destroys some, so raw herbs, citrus and capsicum help.

Selenium3%

1.5 µg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (76%). Part of the body's antioxidant enzymes and needed for thyroid hormones. Seafood, eggs, meat and Brazil nuts are rich sources.

Calcium2%

25 mg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (54%). Builds bones and teeth and helps muscles and nerves work. Dairy, calcium-set tofu, sardines with their bones and some greens supply it.

Vitamin B62%

0 mg a serve, mostly from feta (29%). Helps turn food into energy and make brain messengers. Chickpeas, fish, poultry, potatoes and bananas are good sources.

Potassium1%

30 mg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (61%). Balances sodium to help control blood pressure and keeps muscles and nerves working. Beans, potatoes, leafy greens and fruit are rich sources.

Iron1%

0.1 mg a serve, mostly from extra-virgin olive oil (54%). Carries oxygen in your blood. Iron from plants absorbs better with vitamin C in the same meal — lemon, tomato or capsicum.

Magnesium1%

2.4 mg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (55%). Takes part in hundreds of reactions — energy, muscles, nerves, blood sugar and bones. Nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains are good sources.

Zinc1%

0.1 mg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (47%). Needed for immunity, wound healing, taste and growth. Meat, seafood, legumes, seeds and whole grains supply it.

Vitamin A1%

7.2 µg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (68%). Keeps eyes, skin and the immune system healthy. Orange vegetables and dark greens give beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A.

Folate1%

3.4 µg a serve, mostly from full-fat Greek yoghurt (43%). Needed to make DNA and new cells — especially important before and in early pregnancy. Legumes and leafy greens are rich sources.

Vitamin D0%

0 µg a serve, mostly from feta (100%). Helps you absorb calcium for bones and supports muscles. Few foods have much — oily fish, eggs, UV-exposed mushrooms, fortified milks. Sunlight is the main source.

Estimated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central values; % of a day uses the food-label daily values. How this works

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Recipe and video by The Domestic Geek; the method summary, nutrition estimate and diet notes are Notbroken’s. General information about food, not dietary advice.