1 cup plain yogurt

2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh mint or ½ teaspoon dried mint flakes

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

dash of white pepper

1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced

Mix all ingredients except cucumber; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in cucumber. Place in serving dish; garnish with additional mint if desired. Serves 4.

Nutritional analysis: calories 50, protein 4g, carbohydrates 6g, dietary fiber less than 1g, total fat 1g, cholesterol 5mg, sodium 45mg.