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polish cucumber salad

Polish Cucumber Salad {Mizeria}

This simple but delicious Polish Cucumber Salad combines fresh summer cucumbers with Eastern European flavors for a side dish your family is sure to love!
4.87 from 22 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Eastern European
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • vegetable peeler optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large English hothouse cucumber You can use a regular garden cucumber as well but you will want to remove some of the seeds in the middle.
  • salt
  • cup sour cream I recommend full fat
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp green onions, minced
  • 1 tsp white granulated sugar
  • black pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Wash the cucumber then use a peeler to remove the skin. Cut into very thin slices then arrange on a plate and sprinkle with salt.
    Allow the cucumbers to sit for around 5 minutes to allow the salt to draw out the excess moisture. Then use a paper towel to gently pat the cucumbers dry and set aside.
    *Don't skip this step as you will end up with a very watery salad.*
  • While the cucumbers are sitting, make the dressing by combining sour cream, vinegar, sugar, green onions and dill. Whisk together and season with pepper to taste.
    *Don't add any salt at this time as the cucumbers will already have absorbed some.*
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and mix to combine. Taste and add any additional salt or pepper as you desire.
    Garnish with fresh dill and serve. Enjoy!
Keyword Cucumbers, Salad, Summer
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