Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Strained Yogurt
• 1 pcs Cucumber
• 2 pcs Garlic
• 4 tbsp Dill
• 0.5 pcs Lemon
• 1.8333333333333333 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 0.375 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Method

1. Coarsely grate {cucumber}, toss with {kosher_salt}, and let it sit in a colander until excess water drains and the flesh tastes lightly seasoned; squeeze very dry so the dip stays thick instead of turning loose.
2. Finely chop {dill} and mince {garlic} so they disappear evenly into the dip and perfume every bite without harsh chunks.
3. In a bowl, combine {strained_yogurt} with the drained {cucumber}, {garlic}, and {dill}. Add {extra_virgin_olive_oil}, {lemon}, {black_pepper}, the remaining {kosher_salt}, and {dried_oregano} if using, then stir until creamy and emulsified. Taste and adjust with more {lemon} or {kosher_salt} for a brighter, fuller finish.
4. Let the {strained_yogurt} mixture chill so the garlic softens and the dill blooms, then spoon into a bowl and finish with a drizzle of {extra_virgin_olive_oil} and a final pinch of {dried_oregano}.