Yields about 2.5 cups – Serves 8
1. Using a cheesecloth or a doubled layer of paper towels, squeeze and strain the grated cucumber over a small mixing bowl until most of the liquid has released. Discard the cucumber juice (or see tip below!) and set the strained cucumber aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, strained cucumber, vinegar, olive oil, salt, oregano and fresh herbs (optional).

3. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, gently stir until just combined and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours. Serve and top with a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of dried oregano and fresh herbs if desired.

Important Tips
* If you are making this the day before, you’ll want to be sure to combine all the ingredients EXCEPT for the strained cucumber ahead of chilling. Be sure to add the strained cucumber into the greek yogurt mixture a couple hours before serving to avoid any additional moisture being released overnight.

* You can discard the cucumber water, or you can use it for a juice or a quick Spicy Cucumber Margarita – which I highly recommend!