Polish Mizeria Salad With Cucumber And Sour Cream Recipes

MIZERIA (POLISH CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Slice the cucumber thinly.
• Place the cucumber slices in a colander and salt the cucumbers liberally.
• Allow the salted cucumbers to stand for 30 minutes.
• While the cucumbers are sitting, make the dressing. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, sugar, vinegar (if using), and fresh dill until well blended.
• Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad.
• Pat the cucumbers dry.
• Place in a medium bowl and add the dressing.
• Toss with the cucumber slices.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Chill the cucumber salad until very cold.
• Sprinkle with additional dill, if desired, before serving.

MIZERIA (POLISH CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt over cucumbers in a bowl. Let stand until cucumbers are soft, about 5 minutes. Squeeze liquid from cucumbers and discard. Add dill to cucumbers.
• Mix sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar in a bowl; add to cucumbers and toss to coat. Season with black pepper. Chill completely before serving, at least 30 minutes.

AUTHENTIC POLISH CUCUMBER SALAD (MIZERIA)

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in a medium bowl.
• Add salt.
• Mix lightly until salt adheres evenly to cucumbers.
• Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Drain juice from limp cucumbers.
• In a small bowl, combine the remainder of the ingredients.
• Add to cucumbers, mixing gently.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.