INGREDIENTS
2 small cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek  yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill)
1 tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley
1 tbsp. finely chopped celery leaves
1 tsp ground pepper

DIRECTIONS
Sprinkle the garlic with a pinch of the salt and chop to a paste.
 
In a bowl, whish together the garlic, sour cream or yogurt, mayonnaise and vinegar.
 
 Then whisk in the buttermilk and season with herbs, remaining salt, and pepper.
 
 
Makes about 2 cups.
 

 

INGREDIENTS
1 cucumber
2 cups (1 pint) fresh blueberries
2 tbsp. green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. lime juice
1/2 c cilantro or parsley leaves, coarsely chopped and loosely packed
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 c crumbled feta cheese, optional
 
DIRECTIONS
With a sharp knife, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with tip of a spoon. Cut into thin slices.
In a large bowl, toss cucumber, blueberries, scallions and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper.
Pour over the cucumber mixture and toss to combine.
Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.
 
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time:  5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time:  5 minutes
Difficulty Rating:  Easy
            Tips & Notes
Try serving this refreshing salad with grilled fish or meats