A simple and delicious salad based on tzatziki, a Greek cucumber and yogurt sauce.

2 cups plain yogurt
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 to 3 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh mint
2 teaspoons fresh dill
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Place yogurt in a very fine mesh sieve or a colander lined with a coffee filter. Let drain at room temperature for at least 2 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
2. In a colander toss together cucumber and 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand to drain for 30 minutes. Press the excess water out of the cucumbers, rinse quickly and blot dry.
3. In a small bowl, mash together garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt until a paste is formed.
4. In a medium bowl toss together the yogurt, cucumbers, garlic paste, white wine vinegar, mint, dill, salt and pepper.
5. Drizzle olive oil over salad and serve.

Serves 4