Quick, Cool Cucumber Sauce for Sandwiches & Salads
This is not tzatziki. We know it looks like tzatziki. And before you ask, “How many cucumber-yogurt sauces does one really need, anyway?” Let us explain the difference…
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of peeled, grated cucumber (about half of a long, English cucumber, 1 medium sized Kirby, or a small regular cucumber)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (Greek-style or regular)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- Squeeze of a lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Place the grated cucumber in a mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle on the 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stir, and let the cucumber sit for about an hour, stirring and gently pressing once or twice to get out some of the moisture.
- Combine the drained cucumber, yogurt, and sour cream in a bowl. Stir to combine. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice in and season with salt and pepper.