4 cucumbers
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 (8 oz.) cartons plain yogurt
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried whole dill weed
2 tsp. chopped fresh mint or 1/2 tsp. mint flakes

Peel cucumbers and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise into thin slices. Spread cucumber slices in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle with salt; let stand 16 minutes. Drain well. Combine remaining ingredients, except mint; add cucumber slices and mix well. Sprinkle with mint.

Yield: 8 servings.