Cucumber Salad, European Style

Name: Cucumber Salad, European Style
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped fresh dill leaves, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons white or white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons white or white wine vinegar; 1 cup sour cream; Salt and black pepper to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 cucumbers (about 1½ pounds), peeled if necessary

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

Not unlike the better-known Middle Eastern and Indian combinations of yogurt and cucumbers, this Polish version is more tart than its Eastern cousins, making it especially refreshing as a part of a meal with heavy dishes.

Ingredients

4 cucumbers (about 1½ pounds), peeled if necessary
Salt and black pepper to taste
1

Europe
Poland
Dinner
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Eastern Europe

Method

Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice, salt, and put in a colander; let drain over a bowl or in the sink for 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse, drain, and spin or pat dry. (If you want supercrunchy cucumbers, wring dry in a towel.)
While the cucumbers are draining, combine the sour cream and vinegar. When the cucumbers are rea