Cucumber Dip



1 cup sour cream or 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt drained overnight through a fine sieve and 2 layers of cheesecloth
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 shallot, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
Carrot and celery sticks

1. In a food processor pulse all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate before serving for at least 1 hour. Serve with carrots and celery sticks.

serves 1 1/2 cups

Recipe Courtesy of Curtis Aikens