Step 1

Place grated cucumber in a fine sieve and drain and squeeze out as much liquid from the cucumber as possible. Alternatively, you can drain out liquid using a cheesecloth.

Step 2

Add squeezed cucumber to a medium mixing bowl. Discard liquid.

Step 3

Place the rest of the ingredients in the bowl - yogurt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix to fully combine. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 4

Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Serve with warm pita bread and/or vegetables.

Step 6

Leftover tzatziki keeps well, chilled, for about 4 days.