Cucumber Sauce

An excellent sauce for Mom’s Salmon, above, or to pair with lamb.

Serves 4

½ English cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons red onion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dill, dried or minced fresh dill
1⁄3 cup sour cream or yogurt
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Toss chopped cucumber and salt together in a small strainer and set over a bowl to drain for at least a half hour. Place drained cucumber in a small bowl and mix in onion, lemon juice, and dill. Add the sour cream or yogurt to reach the consistency you like. Taste, add salt and pepper, and adjust seasonings.