Polish Cucumber Salad
A refreshing Polish cucumber salad (mizeria) made with thinly sliced cucumbers dressed in a creamy dill sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (+15 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook / Tossed Salad
- Cuisine: Polish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice cucumbers (peel if desired) and place in a bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, sugar, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Give it a final toss, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- You can add thinly sliced red onion for extra flavor.
- Best served chilled; prepare no more than 2 hours ahead to prevent watery cucumbers.
- Use Persian cucumbers for a seedless option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Polish cucumber salad, mizeria, creamy dill salad, side dish
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