Creamy Polish Cucumber Salad
A creamy and cool Polish cucumber salad with fresh dill. The perfect refreshing side for any rich, hearty meal.
Equipment
- 1 Mandoline (or sharp knife)
- 1 Large Salad Bowl
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 12 smal Pickling Cucumbers
- ½ cup Full Fat Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Salt for dressing
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt for salting cucumbers
- 2 tablespoon Pickled Red Onion, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers: Thinly slice 12 small pickling cucumbers using a mandoline or sharp knife. Thin, even slices give mizeria its signature delicate texture.
- Salt and rest: Toss the sliced cucumbers with 1 teaspoons kosher salt, for salting cucumbers and let sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup full-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, 1 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, for dressing, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Combine and chill: Fold the cucumbers into the dressing until fully coated. Refrigerate or serve immdiately.
- Top and serve: Finish with 2 tablespoons pickled red onion, for topping and a touch more fresh dill right before serving.