Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
If you’ve never tried a Polish Cucumber Salad recipe, you’re in for a treat! Known as Mizeria, this creamy, herby dish is one of the most popular salads in Poland and a staple at family dinners. Light, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to make, it’s a must-try cucumber season salad! And a great introduction to Polish cuisine!
Ingredients
- 6 short cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt or kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon chives or spring onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 120 ml sour cream or creme fraiche
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers using a sharp knife into thin rounds or slightly thicker half-moon shapes, depending on your preference. You may also use a mandolin slicer for this step. Place them in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the cucumber slices with a teaspoon of salt and gently toss them to ensure the salt is evenly distributed. Allow the cucumbers to sit for about 5-10 minutes, allowing excess liquid to run to the bottom of the bowl.
- While the cucumbers are draining, prepare the dressing by combining the sour cream, chopped chives or spring onions, and chopped fresh dill in a small bowl. Mix well to create a creamy sour cream dressing.
- Once the draining time is up, take the cucumber slices out onto a clean kitchen towel (or paper towels) and pat them dry gently to remove any remaining moisture.
- Place the cucumbers into a bowl. Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumbers, tossing them together until all the slices are coated evenly.
- Season the salad with freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve the salad chilled, and if desired, garnish with some additional fresh dill on top for a beautiful presentation.
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Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
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