Cucumber Sauce for Gyros

By MJH

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
• 1 large cucumber (seeded, peeled and finely chopped, or grated)
• 1 pinch salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

Put the cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with a little salt.
Let rest for 10-15 minutes to allow extra juices to escape the cucumber.
Gently squeeze the cucumber in a paper or cloth towel.
Put everything a bowl and mix well (I don't rinse the cucumber).
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours prior to using (if you have time).
A turn or two in the food processor would yield a nice smooth sauce.
Good on anything, especially Gyros.