Cucumber Dip(Satziki) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. thick plain yogurt
1 c. cucumbers, seeded and finely grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh dill
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
salt

Preparation

To thicken yogurt, place 3 1/2 cups yogurt with 1 teaspoon salt in dish towel.
Hang over bowl until drippings stop, about 1 hour.
Sprinkle salt over cucumbers; let stand 15 minutes and press dry with paper towel.
Combine remaining ingredients and chill.
May be served with warm pita bread.