1packed cup (6 oz)(170grams)cucumbergrated with large holes of box grater
2tablespoonsfresh herbsfinely chopped, pick one or more between dill, mint, flat-leaf parsley or purslane
1tablespoon(15grams)lemon juice
1tablespoon(15grams)extra virginolive oil
1clovegarlic
½teaspoonsalt
Prepare 1 packed cup (6 oz) cucumber, grated with the large holes of a box grater. Keep the peel on.
Drain the cucumber by squeezing out its liquid with your hands. You can do that over a plate or bowl. Discard the liquid.
To a medium bowl, add the grated and squeezed cucumber, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (finely chopped), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra virginolive oil, 1 clove garlic (finely grated), and ½ teaspoon salt.
Stir well with a spoon, taste, adjust for salt and lemon juice, and store in the fridge until serving time.
Garnish with mint leaves or dill and a drizzle of extra virgin oliveoil before serving.