Ingredients

• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably goat's or sheep's milk)
• pita wedges or chips

Instructions

1. Toss cucumber with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a colander and drain 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with olive oil, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. Squeeze out any excess water from cucumbers with your hands, then stir cucumbers into yogurt mixture. Season with salt.