Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria)

Name: Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 2 medium English cucumbers, very thinly sliced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp white pepper

A classic Polish salad of thinly sliced cucumbers dressed with sour cream, fresh dill, and a splash of lemon juice - cool, creamy, and ready in minutes.

15 minEasyServes 480 cal/serving

PolishSaladNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 medium English cucumbers, very thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1/4 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1

Place 2 medium very thinly sliced English cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt. Toss to coat and let stand 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp white pepper until smooth.
3

Add the drained cucumbers and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill to the bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly.
4

Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

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What is Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria)?

A classic Polish salad of thinly sliced cucumbers dressed with sour cream, fresh dill, and a splash of lemon juice - cool, creamy, and ready in minutes. This reference files it under Polish salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria)?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why salt and drain the vegetables in Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria)?

Step 1 reads: "Place 2 medium very thinly sliced English cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt." Salt pulls water out. Doing it at step 1 means that water ends up in the colander rather than in the finished dish.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria)?

The entry for Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria) calls for 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria) is 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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