Description
Mizeria is a refreshing Polish cucumber salad that highlights the crispness of fresh cucumbers combined with a tangy, creamy dressing infused with herbs. Perfect as a side dish, it offers a light and flavorful addition to any meal, especially during warm weather.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onions
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
Dressing and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for the dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: For ordinary cucumbers, peel, slice lengthwise, and remove the seeds. For hot house cucumbers, just slice thinly without peeling. Slice the cucumbers as thin as possible, no more than 1/8 inch.
- Sprinkle with salt: Spread out the cucumber slices and sprinkle generously with salt to draw out moisture. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Pat dry: After 20 minutes, pat and press the cucumber slices with a paper towel to remove excess water.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine sour cream, vinegar, chopped chives, dill, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Combine and chill: Toss the drained cucumbers with the dressing until evenly coated. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use very thinly sliced cucumbers for the best texture and presentation.
- Adjust the salt after draining the cucumbers, as they will have released some moisture.
- This salad is best served chilled and can be prepared ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
