Cucumber in Yogurt Dill Dressing

1/2 pound cucumber flesh
1/4 cup plain yogurt (2 oz.wt.)
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
OR
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped scallions or sweet onion (optional)

Peel the cucumber. Slice thinly if it is an English cucumber. If it is any other kind of cucumber, quarter and remove the seeds; slice roughly.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cucumber and stir to coat with yogurt dressing. Chill a brief time to let flavors blend.

Serves 2

Cucumber in Yogurt Spice Dressing

1/2 pound cucumber flesh
1/4 cup plain yogurt (2 oz.wt.)
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped scallions or sweet onion (optional)

Peel the cucumber. Slice thinly if it is an English cucumber. If it is any other kind of cucumber, quarter and remove the seeds; slice roughly.

In a small bowl, whisk the cumin and ginger into the yogurt. Add any scallions and the cucumber; stir to coat with yogurt dressing. Chill a brief time to let flavors blend.

Serves 2