Tzatziki

Creamy, cooling tzatziki, speckled with grated cucumber and dill, is one of the most iconic Greek starters. (LiliGraphie/Shutterstock)

Tzatziki

Serves 4 to 6 as a starter

• 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 to 3 sprigs fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 to 3 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Pinch of salt

Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater and squeeze out the excess liquid with your hands. 

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt if needed. Refrigerate until you are ready to set the table.