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John's Creamy Tzatziki

Ingredients (serves 6):

· 1 cucumber

· 500g Greek yoghurt (10% fat)

· 2 handful of mint leaves, finely chopped

· 2 cloves garlic, grated

· zest and juice of a lemon

· 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

· 1 tsp dry mint

· salt

Method:

1. Grate the cucumber using the course side of a cheese grater. Place into a clean cloth and wring out the moisture.

2. Chuck the cucumber into a bowl and add the yoghurt, nearly all of the mint, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Mix well. Check the seasoning adding salt to taste.

3. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle over a little oil. Add the dry mint and remaining fresh mint and face plant in it