Use this dressing on hardy salad greens, such as romaine or spinach.

Ingredients

　　1 cucumber, peeled and seeded

　　1/4 cup drained feta (about 4 ounces), at room temperature

　　1/2 cup plain yogurt

　　1 small garlic clove, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt

　　freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　Chop enough of cucumber to measure 1 cup and in a blender purée with feta, yogurt, and garlic until smooth. Transfer dressing to a bowl and season with pepper and salt. Chill dressing, covered, until cold, about 30 minutes. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.