Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

By S. Danford

Serve with meats, fish, veggies

Ingredients

• 1 large European cucumber, shredded
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 t lemon juice
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the shredded cucumber and salt in a fine mesh sieve
Let drain for 15 minutes
Shake to release any additional liquid then transfer to paper towel
Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the yogurt, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper