**Cucumber with Sour Cream: A Refreshing and Versatile Dish for Every Occasion**
In the realm of culinary delights, cucumber with sour cream stands as a beacon of refreshment and versatility, tantalizing taste buds with its crisp texture, delicate flavors, and endless culinary possibilities. Originating from the vibrant kitchens of Eastern Europe, this dish has captivated palates across the globe, earning its place as a beloved staple in homes and restaurants alike. Whether served as a light and tangy appetizer, a refreshing side dish, or even as a zesty ingredient in salads and sandwiches, cucumber with sour cream offers a symphony of flavors that never fails to impress. This versatile dish can be tailored to suit any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal dinner parties, making it a culinary chameleon that seamlessly adapts to any setting. Embark on a journey through this article to discover a treasure trove of delectable recipes that explore the diverse culinary expressions of cucumber with sour cream. From classic preparations to contemporary twists, these recipes promise to elevate your culinary repertoire and leave your taste buds craving more.
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
Thank Carmen Edwards in Midland, Texas for this quick, classic summer salad of cool, crunchy cucumber slices in a creamy dressing. "It goes with any entree," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chives, lemon juice, salt if desired and pepper. Add cucumber and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
From Aebleskiver and More - A Sampling of Danish Recipes by Lisa Steen Riggs. Number of servings is a guestimate.
Provided by AB_Fan
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 1 tbsp salt with cucumber and onion lices; set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
- Rinse the salted cucumber and onion in clear water; press out liquid.
- Stir in the sour cream mixture.
- Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 1173, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.3
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 156 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 cucumbers (4 portions), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS
We have a tradition at our house to serve this creamy cucumber salad with the other Hungarian specialties my mom learned to make from the women at church. It's especially good during the summer when the cucumbers are freshly picked from the garden. -Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD
This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime.
Provided by Drewbasa
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CUCUMBERS & SOUR CREAM
This is a side dish that is true to my Eastern European roots. I grew up eating this unique, but delicious cucumber dish as a side to a meal of veal & pork meatballs with mashed potatoes. My great grandmother brought it with her from Poland, and my grandmother continued her tradition, then my mother followed suit. I am forever...
Provided by Phyllis Gesch
Categories Vegetables
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Peel two English cucumbers, and slice thinly. Put in to a medium bowl. Sprinkle cucumber slices with 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the salt, the pepper (to your liking), and the vinegar.
- 2. Let the cucumbers sit with the seasonings and vinegar for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice to be sure all slices are coated. After about 10 minutes, drain the cucumbers, reserving about 1 tablespoon of liquid behind in the bowl.
- 3. Once drained, add all of the sour cream and stir gently.
- 4. Once all cucumbers have been incorporated in to the sour cream, add your last teaspoon of sugar, and mix well. Taste your food -- it should be balanced between the vinegar, the sugar, and the salt, and should finish with a slightly sweet note.
- 5. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight. I find these taste best when they have a full 24 hours to hang out in the fridge. Serve cold, and enjoy! These are truly delicious!
CUCUMBER AND ONION IN SOUR CREAM
Simple recipe, but oh so good. Adapted from a recipe in the Southern Living 1981 Cookbook, month of April. Nice to have at a cookout. Nice, low-cal dish. Cook time is chill time, and prep time includes letting the cucumbers rest.
Provided by Amanda Beth
Categories Low Protein
Time 6h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lay cucumbers in one layer and sprinkle liberally with salt.
- Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Then take paper towels and blot moisture from cucumbers.
- Get them as dry as possible.
- Mix sour cream, vinegar, and sugar.
- Combine onions and cucumbers.
- Mix sour cream mixture and vegetables together.
- Cover and chill at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 3504.9, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2.2
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
This is a yummy side dish that we always have on Thanksgiving but it's great in the summer as well. The mixture will be soupy; it's supposed to be that way.
Provided by TARAWVU
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the cucumber slices in a container and cover with cold water. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
- Whisk the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumbers and squeeze out the excess water; add to the bowl and mix to coat with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS SALAD
GETTING kids to eat their vegetables can be tricky business for many parents. Admits Karen Holt, "My kids are not vegetable eaters, so I'm constantly challenged to find recipes that appeal to their appetites." This Redding, California mother adds that Sour Cream Cucumbers are a tasty way to make a plentiful vegetable acceptable to her picky trio. "Not only is this the only way my kids will eat cucumbers, but they actually request it!" Karen reports. "The recipe is simple and delicious." Karen found the recipe about 5 years ago and revised it by sweetening it up with a bit more sugar. Even though her kids won't eat plain raw cucumbers, they still love this side dish. "I don't try to disguise the vegetables, just find ways to make them more palatable," notes Karen. "Sour Cream Cucumbers is a big winner!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over cucumbers. Mix well. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
This is a salad, I think everyone has had. Especially good with garden fresh vegetables. Keeps in the fridge well, and continue adding cucumbers as needed.
Provided by CookingMonster
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice cucumbers very thinly into a bowl. Stir together sour cream, vinegar, and dill. Pour over cucumbers.
- Stir and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 605, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 2.2
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM
I serve this refreshing and simple salad year-round because it perks up everyday meals. I think what makes it so special is the addition of dill.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt and dill. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
QUICK SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS
This is the easiest and fastest recipe I have ever made, tastes so very good too. It has been handed down to me finally and hopefully my daughter will make them for her family some day.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In medium bowl add peeled and sliced cucumbers.
- Add sour cream and stir gently until cucumbers are well coated.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 35.2, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Select the right cucumbers: Choose firm, unwaxed cucumbers with dark green skin and no blemishes.
- Peel the cucumbers thinly: Use a vegetable peeler to remove just the skin, leaving the flesh intact.
- Slice the cucumbers evenly: Cut the cucumbers into thin, even slices for a more consistent texture and appearance.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh dill and chives add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the cucumbers. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount by half.
- Don't over-salt the cucumbers: Cucumbers can easily become too salty, so be careful when adding salt. Taste the cucumbers before serving and add more salt if needed.
- Chill the cucumbers before serving: Chilled cucumbers are more refreshing and flavorful. Store the cucumbers in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Cucumbers with sour cream is a classic Russian dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. This simple salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. With its creamy, tangy dressing and crisp cucumbers, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give cucumbers with sour cream a try. You won't be disappointed!
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