Cool and Creamy Mizeria Recipe (Polish Cucumber Salad)
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- 16 Feb 2023
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Cool, refreshing, and very comforting, our Mizeria recipe makes for a super quick salad that you can enjoy out on the patio on a hot summer afternoon.
Mizeria Recipe
It’s easy to see why this salad is so popular in Poland. You can whip up this dish in a matter of minutes, and not only is it light, creamy, and refreshing, but it also can be enjoyed in so many different ways.
Many people struggle with cucumbers. While they are packed with nutrients, so many of us are put off by their often bland taste. Hence, alongside bringing a welcome dose of Polish cuisine into your home kitchen, this dish is a great way to enjoy the benefits of cucumber.
What is Traditional Mizeria?
Popular in Poland, and, naturally, in other countries with strong Polish communities, traditional Mizeria is a cool and refreshing salad of sour cream (or kefir, see variations) and thinly sliced cucumber. It commonly also includes sugar, lemon juice, pepper, and herbs such as dill, chives, and others.
Variations
Sour cream: As mentioned above, you can use kefir instead of sour cream. Some people also use natural yogurt, or a mixture of both. We, in our recipe, have suggested adding an optional tablespoon of mayonnaise.
Oil: While far less common, there is a version of Mizeria that does away with sour cream altogether, instead using olive or vegetable oil, commonly with vinegar (usually white wine vinegar in modern recipes) as the dressing.
Onion: Some people like to add thinly sliced onion to the salad, giving it a little extra tang and crunch.
Herbs: We’ve used dill in our recipe, both mixed into the sour cream and as a topping for the salad. Chives, mint, and parsley are all used in Mizeria, either on their own or in various combinations.
Sugar: We have used honey instead of sugar for our recipe, but you can easily use either.
Additional ingredients: You could try adding grated apple or carrot, to add a touch of crunch and sweetness to the refreshing salad.
Ingredients
To make our Mizeria salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Cucumber – 1 large English cucumber
- Sour Cream – 1/2 cup
- Mayo – 1 tbsp, optional
- Honey or Sugar – 1/2 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp (plus more to taste)
- Pepper – 1/2 tsp
- Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
- Dill – 2 tbsp when minced (about 10 grams) Read More…
