Polish Mizeria, Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad

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Greater Poland (Wielkopolska)

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Polish Mizeria, Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad, plated and ready to serve

Mizeria is about as simple as Polish sides get — cucumber, sour cream, and fresh dill, salted briefly to draw out excess water before dressing. It’s a genuine summer staple, light enough to accompany even the richest main dish.

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Ingredients for Polish Mizeria, Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad

Polish Mizeria, Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad

A genuinely refreshing everyday salad — thinly sliced cucumber in a light sour cream dressing.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 80kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers very thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Toss sliced cucumber with 1 tsp salt in a colander. Let sit 10 minutes, then press gently to drain excess liquid.
  • Whisk sour cream, lemon juice, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Add drained cucumber and toss to coat.
  • Fold in fresh dill.
  • Chill at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 80kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits

  • Cucumber is naturally hydrating and very low in carbohydrate.
  • A light, refreshing side that balances richer main dishes well.
  • Fresh dill adds a bright, herbaceous quality along with trace antioxidant compounds.
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