Scandinavian Cucumber Salad
Delightfully crisp and refreshingly tangy, Scandinavian Cucumber Salad is a simple yet flavorful side dish that celebrates the fresh, vibrant tastes of Nordic cuisine. This quick and easy recipe combines thinly sliced English cucumbers with a light dressing of white vinegar, granulated sugar, and water, balanced perfectly with the herbaceous brightness of fresh dill. The cucumbers are lightly salted beforehand to draw out their natural moisture, ensuring a tender yet crunchy texture. With minimal prep time and no cooking required, this chilled salad is perfect for hot summer days, pairing wonderfully with grilled fish, roasted meats, or as part of a Scandinavian-inspired feast. Bring a taste of Scandinavia to your table with this classic cucumber salad that’s refreshingly simple and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them very thinly. Use a mandoline slicer if possible for even slices.
Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle them with salt, and toss to combine. Let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
While the cucumbers are sitting, prepare the dressing by combining white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.
After 10 minutes, pat the cucumber slices dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to remove the excess liquid.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices with the prepared dressing and chopped dill. Toss gently to coat the cucumbers evenly with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2377 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
