Tzatziki

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 English cucumber
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
• Kosher salt
• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small bunch mint, leaves picked and chiffonade (about 1 cup)

1. Grate the cucumber over a wire mesh strainer placed over a bowl. 
2. Add the garlic and salt. Set aside to drain for 15 minutes.
3. To another bowl, combine 2 cups Greek yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, freshly ground black pepper, pinch salt, and mint. Set aside.
4. Squeeze out the excess moisture of the cucumbers and add to the Greek yogurt mixture. Stir to combine.