Tzatziki: Traditional Yogurt, Cucumber, and Garlic Dip

Tzatziki is traditionally served as an appetizer
and can be left on the table as an accompaniment
to foods throughout the meal. The key to great tzatziki
is the thick creamy texture that allows it to be eaten alone,
as a dip, as a spread, and as a condiment.

Ingredients:
16 ounces (2 cups) of thick Greek yogurt
4 to 10 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup of diced or grated cucumber
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 teaspoons of lemon juice

Directions:
Prepare all ingredients in advance.
Combine oil and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl.
Fold the yogurt in slowly, making sure
it mixes completely with the oil.
Add the garlic, according to taste, and the cucumber.
Stir until evenly distributed.
Garnish with a bit of green and serve well chilled.