CUCUMBERS & SOUR CREAM
This is a side dish that is true to my Eastern European roots. I grew up eating this unique, but delicious cucumber dish as a side to a meal of veal & pork meatballs with mashed potatoes. My great grandmother brought it with her from Poland, and my grandmother continued her tradition, then my mother followed suit. I am forever...
Provided by Phyllis Gesch
Categories Vegetables
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Peel two English cucumbers, and slice thinly. Put in to a medium bowl. Sprinkle cucumber slices with 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the salt, the pepper (to your liking), and the vinegar.
- 2. Let the cucumbers sit with the seasonings and vinegar for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice to be sure all slices are coated. After about 10 minutes, drain the cucumbers, reserving about 1 tablespoon of liquid behind in the bowl.
- 3. Once drained, add all of the sour cream and stir gently.
- 4. Once all cucumbers have been incorporated in to the sour cream, add your last teaspoon of sugar, and mix well. Taste your food -- it should be balanced between the vinegar, the sugar, and the salt, and should finish with a slightly sweet note.
- 5. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight. I find these taste best when they have a full 24 hours to hang out in the fridge. Serve cold, and enjoy! These are truly delicious!
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Faizal Mutwalume
faizal@yahoo.comI've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
topu ataur
ataur_t77@hotmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the creamy dill dressing. It's the perfect summer salad.
Masoom Mia
m-m78@hotmail.comYum!
hamza dabi
h_d50@hotmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the combination of cucumbers, sour cream, and dill. It's the perfect summer side dish.
Dan Munoz
d_munoz83@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing summer salad. I like to add a little bit of chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Malik Suhbaz
s_m@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of sour cream, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cucumbers and dill are a great combination.
ansirkhanna ansirkhanna
a-ansirkhanna@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the creamy dill dressing.
Benedicta Asiedu
asiedu.benedicta@gmail.comI've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Hussain Vlogs
h-v@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer meal. I like to add a little bit of chopped red onion for extra flavor.
Sams Jack
s-j@aol.comI'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The sour cream dressing is what makes it.
Ahmad Awan
awan_a13@hotmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sour cream dressing is especially good.
Ilinca
ilinca33@yahoo.comYum! This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the combination of cucumbers, sour cream, and dill.
Areeba Haroon
haroona98@aol.comThis cucumber and sour cream dish was a refreshing and delicious summer salad. I used fresh cucumbers from my garden and the flavor was amazing. The sour cream dressing was tangy and creamy, and it perfectly complemented the cucumbers.