what you need
half a cucumber, peeled and very finely diced
1 handful of fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 clove of garlic, diced finely
1 teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 cups Greek yogurt of choice
Top with: thinly sliced cucumber, sprig of dill, sprinkle of sumac (optional)
how to make it
Dice the cucumber finely and add to a bowl with dill. Add the yogurt and stir until combined.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, cayenne, garlic, and pepper, and stir well to combine.
Refrigerate until ready for use. Overnight is fine. The garlic will seriously blow up in this sauce. I’m usually a fan of mega garlic but I’d tread lightly on this one.
Spoon into a bowl, sprinkle with sumac, and top with cucumbers and dill. Serve chilled.
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