Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated on the large holes of a box grater 

1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped 

3/4 cup sour cream 

1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 

1/4 cup mayonnaise 

3 1/2 tablespoons (about 1 lemon) fresh lemon juice 

1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 

Pinch of cayenne pepper 

3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 

3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped 

Preparation

Stir together cucumber, shallot, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cayenne, parsley, and chives in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt and cayenne, if desired.