Czech Cucumber Salad – Okurkový salát
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Czech Cucumber Salad – Okurkový salát
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This simple cucumber vinegar salad is perfect for warm weather. A favorite in Czech families, its crisp flavor and versatility make it a great side for many dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber peeled and shredded
- 1 ¾ cups water cold
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ Tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup vinegar 5% acidity (I used apple cider vinegar)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Remove the cucumber's outer peel and cut off the ends.
- Roughly shred the cucumber using a large-hole hand grater. Alternatively, you can grate thin slices of cucumber for a different texture.
- Make the watery salad dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine water, sugar, vinegar, salt, and ground pepper. Whisk well to combine. Adjust the flavor of the dressing to taste.
- Place the grated cucumber in a bowl. Pour the dressing mixture over the cucumber.
Notes
- The basic recipe makes two portions.
- Serve this Czech cucumber salad cold in a small bowl, and add a small spoon.
- It's an ideal accompaniment to main courses such as schnitzel, fried cheese, or meatloaf.
- Fresh cucumbers from the garden can be grated with the skin on, without peeling them first.
- The vinegar commonly used in Czech cuisine has a rather pungent aroma. The amount of vinegar you use depends on its strength; in this recipe, I used apple cider vinegar with 5% acidity. The more pungent the vinegar, the less you need to add to the dressing. It is also a matter of personal taste. Some people prefer a tangier flavor, while others prefer a milder one.
- A grated cucumber releases a lot of water. For this type of watery dressing, it doesn't matter, so you don't need to sweat the cucumber to remove the excess liquid.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1759mg
(73%)
Potassium
225mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
159IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1759mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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