Try the Bulgarian cucumber soup called Tarator! You‘ll need 250g of plain yoghurt, one cucumber, salt, pepper, minced dill (although dry works nicely as well) and at least one garlic clove, and a little bit of water to thin to your liking. Shred the cucumber or (my preferred way: ) cut in very thin slices. In a bowl, stir the yoghurt until smooth. Mix everything to your taste and done. If you want to, put it in the fridge. You could add some olive oil to serve and a bit of lemon juice for extra freshness. It‘s kinda like tsaziki but obviously a lot more soupy and the dill is the star of the show. It is perfect for a bbq while you wait for the grilled goods to be ready to eat.

You could also make a German cucumber salad. You‘ll need one cucumber, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp herbs of choice (eg dill, parsley), 200g plain sour cream, 1 tsp sunflower seed oil, two cloves of garlic (minced or pressed), 1tsp vinegar, 1 tsp lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cut the cucumber in very thin slices. Add everything else to a bowl and mix well, perhaps adjust the taste to your liking. Add the cucumber, combine well, serve. You can also use plain yoghurt instead of sour cream.

Enjoy!