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Recipes of the Karen Brown Community

Mizeria, Eat Smart

Mizeria
Cucumber Salad

Courtesy Of
 Eat Smart Guides

Polish & Czech Cuisine
Salads
Vegetable

Serves 4

 

Ingredients :




2 LARGE CUCUMBERS, PEELED

SALT

1 CUP SOUR CREAM

1 TEASPOON SUGAR

1-1/2 TABLESPOONS FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE

PEPPER TO TASTE

1–2 TABLESPOONS FRESH DILL, CHOPPED

 

 

Description :




The name of this popular salad is derived from the Latin word for misery. It is said that Queen Bona Sforza of Milan, who married the Polish King Zygmunt I in 1518, wept for her homeland when she ate it.




Instructions :




Cut cucumbers into very thin slices. Sprinkle generously with salt, toss lightly and

set aside for 30 minutes. Drain off liquid. Place slices on paper towels, and pat dry

with additional paper towels. Mix sour cream with sugar, lemon juice, pepper and

dill. Add cucumbers and stir well. Serve immediately.