Tzatziki

Preparing the Cucumber

Grate the cucumber and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible to prevent the tzatziki from becoming watery.

Mixing the Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill.

Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Seasoning

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir again to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Refrigerating

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serving

Serve the tzatziki chilled as a dip with pita bread, vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats such as souvlaki or gyro.