Cucumber Salad

4 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, sliced
1/2 red onion, peeled, thinly sliced (rinse and drain to diminish intense flavor)
3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 c white wine vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1-1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours. (Optimal time: 4-6 hours.) Adjust seasoning as needed and serve chilled.

Notes:
Untried.
From "Fast Fresh + Simple" by Hope Cohen

Tzatziki Sauce

8 oz plain yogurt
1 cucumber, shredded
juice from 1/2 lemon
1 - 2 tsp chopped fresh dill, or 1/4 - 1/2 tsp dried
1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients; chill before serving. Serve with falafel, pita, fresh veggies, Greek food, meats, whatever you like.

NOTES
Adapted from various online recipes.
To reduce wateriness -- strain yogurt in a paper-towel lined strainer before making, and/or squeeze water out of shredded cucumber. Sometimes I skip these and it's still pretty good.