Swedish Pickled Cucumber Salad Inlagd Gurka
Discover the crisp, tangy delight of Swedish Pickled Cucumber Salad, or Inlagd Gurka, a classic Scandinavian side dish that’s as refreshing as it is versatile. Thinly sliced cucumbers are lightly salted to draw out excess moisture, then marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of white distilled vinegar, sugar, and fresh dill for added aroma. This no-cook recipe, ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, yields a light, crunchy salad that serves as the perfect accompaniment to meats, fish, or traditional open-faced sandwiches. Whether served as a vibrant side dish or a topping, this make-ahead pickled cucumber salad is an effortless way to bring authentic Nordic flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber (or regular cucumber)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 60 milliliters White distilled vinegar
- 60 milliliters Water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon White or black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and, if desired, peel some or all of the skin for a striped appearance.
Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumber into uniform rounds.
Place the cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle the salt evenly over them, and gently mix. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the white distilled vinegar, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the white or black pepper to the mixture.
If using, finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the vinegar mixture for added flavor.
Gently pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel to remove the drawn-out moisture. Transfer the cucumber slices to a medium-sized bowl or jar.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber slices, ensuring they are fully submerged. If necessary, press the cucumber slices down with a clean utensil.
Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
Serve the pickled cucumber salad cold as a tangy side dish or topping for meat, fish, or open-faced sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2370 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*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.
