French Hungarian Salad Recipes

HUNGARIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
• Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRANDMA VARGA'S HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD (UBORKASALATA)

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers very thinly, preferably using a mandolin.
• Take a colander, put in a small layer of cucumbers, then sprinkle with a small amount of the salt.
• Continue this method until all the salt and cucumbers are used up.
• Cover the cucumbers with a plate inside the colander, and put a very heavy weight on top.
• Make sure the colander is in a large bowl, because the cucumbers will lose alot of water.
• Let them sit for 1 hour.
• In the meantime, chop the dill and finely mince the garlic, put aside.
• After 1 hour, take a handful of cucumbers, and squeeze out as much juice as you can, and continue until they are all done.
• Rinse thoroughly with water, drain well.
• After the cucumbers are done, return to the colander, and weight down one more time for about 15 minutes.
• You do not have to squeeze out the juice again with your hands Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except the paprika.
• After mixing thoroughly, put in a nice serving dish, and sprinkle with the paprika.
• Chill for at least 2 hours.
• Enjoy.
• Nutritional information shows a high amount of sodium, but the vast majority is pressed out by your hands. The main function of the kosher salt is to purge the moisture out of the cucumbers.

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a bowl, taste adjust seasoning for personal taste.
• Rest for at least an hour or cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to mingle.

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly toss cucumber slices, onion slices, and chopped dill together in a large bowl.
• Pour vinegar over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
• Pour oil over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
• Season with salt and black pepper.

PAPRIKAS WEISS' HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Peel the cucumbers and slice into very thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid from the cucumbers.
• 2. Slice the onion very thin and mix with cucumbers. Add the salt, pepper, white vinegar, and water to cover the vegetables. Sprinkle paprika generously on top.

FRENCH GREEK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir Greek seasoning and water together in a small bowl; let stand until seasoning is moistened, about 5 minutes.
• Crush the garlic clove with the side of a knife; sprinkle kosher salt over garlic and mash garlic and salt together into a paste with the edge of the knife.
• Whisk garlic mixture, olive oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, pepper, and sugar into Greek seasoning mixture until combined.

FRENCH-HUNGARIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Refrigerate.)
• Combine romaine, cabbage and feta in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste. Toss well.