SWEET AND SOUR DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD

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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

2 medium or 1 1/2 large seedless cucumbers
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
1/4 cup finely chopped dill

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.

Ghazzan Baloch
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This salad is a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden.


Haji Bilal
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I've never been a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind.


Thouseef Khan
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.


Hafeez Hassani
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I've made this salad with both regular cucumbers and English cucumbers. Both are delicious.


Ahamd Shah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sour cream.


Jay B.Cruz
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I'm not a big fan of dill, but I didn't find the flavor to be overpowering in this salad.


Sk SOIAEB
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This salad is a great way to add some color to your plate.


Niloy KAr
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this salad.


Ahmad Raza khan
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Sonia Singularity
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I've never had a cucumber salad like this before. It's so unique and flavorful.


Jaziah Pantojas
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Anjali Gupta
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Rookmin Lall
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Natenal Denek
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I would definitely make this salad again. It's a great addition to any summer meal.


Oxygen Pinto
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Padmani Khandan
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The cucumbers were a bit too sour for my taste, but the dressing was delicious.


Alfie Hadley
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I love the addition of dill to this salad. It gives it a unique and flavorful twist.


Malan Hough
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Lana Lobdell
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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
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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.