Place the shredded cucumber in a clean dishcloth. Wrap the towel around the cucumber shreds and use both hands to twist and wring out the cucumber water. The more liquid you remove the thicker the tzatziki! Alternatively, place the shredded cucumber in a strainer and press out excess water, or pat thoroughly with paper towels.
Chop garlic, sprinkle with salt, and then mash and chop with a chef’s knife to make a paste.
Scrape garlic paste into a medium bowl. Add yogurt, cucumber, mint, oil and lemon and whisk to combine.
