This salad couldn't be easier. Simply slice the peeled cucumber as finely as you can and macerate it in sugar, vinegar, salt and chopped dill. This makes quite a lot of liquid as it sits in the refrigerator, but it's meant to.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel and finely slice cucumbers into wafer-thin circles. Place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar and salt. Pour over cucumbers, and turn them well to mix. Add dill, mix again and adjust salt to taste. Spread in a shallow serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, up to 4 hours.
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Ghazzan Baloch
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden.
Haji Bilal
[email protected]I've never been a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind.
Thouseef Khan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.
Hafeez Hassani
[email protected]I've made this salad with both regular cucumbers and English cucumbers. Both are delicious.
Ahamd Shah
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover sour cream.
Jay B.Cruz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dill, but I didn't find the flavor to be overpowering in this salad.
Sk SOIAEB
[email protected]This salad is a great way to add some color to your plate.
Niloy KAr
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and sour in this salad.
Ahmad Raza khan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Sonia Singularity
[email protected]I've never had a cucumber salad like this before. It's so unique and flavorful.
Jaziah Pantojas
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
Anjali Gupta
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad.
Rookmin Lall
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Natenal Denek
[email protected]I would definitely make this salad again. It's a great addition to any summer meal.
Oxygen Pinto
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.
Padmani Khandan
[email protected]The cucumbers were a bit too sour for my taste, but the dressing was delicious.
Alfie Hadley
[email protected]I love the addition of dill to this salad. It gives it a unique and flavorful twist.
Malan Hough
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer cookout or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.
Lana Lobdell
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Adebola Saheed
[email protected]This sweet and sour cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The cucumbers are crisp and tangy, and the dressing is perfectly balanced.