- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 8 oz of Greek plain yogurt
- 1/2 lemon, juice, and zest
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove all the seeds from both halves. Dice into small pieces then place in a strainer. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt over the cucumber and set the strainer in a bowl for 30 minutes. The salt will draw out the moisture in the cucumber. Pat cucumber dry with a paper towel.
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well blended. Let the sauce sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour to let flavors mingle.
Side Note: If you want a really thick sauce, strain yogurt for several hours to remove the liquid and thicken the yogurt. Place two coffee filters in a strainer, which is placed in a bowl. Add the yogurt and let sit for two hours letting the liquid drain.
Marinated Red Onions:
- 1/2 large red onion, sliced very thin
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp white sugar
- Dash of red pepper flakes (more if you want them spicy)
- Sea salt, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- Sesame pita bread, cut into triangles
- Rice crackers
- Spicy Hummus
- Mediterranean Hummus
- Cucumber, seeded and sliced
- Grape tomatoes
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
- Pepper rings