Authentic greek tzatziki recipe

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-A traditional greek dip that goes well with crackers, celery and carrots. Great for parties and sharing with your family friends.
+A traditional greek dip that goes well with crackers, celery and carrots or in a greek gyro. Great for parties and sharing with your family friends. Can be eaten immediately after preparation or after a few hours of being in the fridge for enhanced flavor.
 
 - ⏲️ Prep time: 2 min
 - 🍳 Cook time: 6 min
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 - Cucumber, 3 inches
 - Dill
 - Garlic, 1 clove/teaspoon
-- Lemon/lime
+- Olive oil, 1 teaspoon
-- Salt & Pepper
+- Lemon/lime or vinegar
+- Salt and pepper
 
 ## Directions
 
-1. Finely chop the cucumber, dill, and garlic
+1. Finely grate the cucumber and chop the dill
-2. Add all three to the Greek yogurt
+2. Strain the cucumber thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel
-3. Squeeze in some lemon/lime
+3. Mash the garlic and the olive oil in a mortar and pestle
-4. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper
+4. Add all three to the Greek yogurt
-5. Stir and enjoy with your favorite snack
+5. Squeeze in some lemon/lime or vinegar
+6. Add a generous pinch of salt and small pinch of pepper
+7. Optionally add some extra olive oil
+8. Stir and enjoy with your favorite snack