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Czech Cucumber Salad – Okurkový salát

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Czech

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

Instructions

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  1. Remove the cucumber's outer peel and cut off the ends.
  2. Roughly shred the cucumber using a large-hole hand grater. Alternatively, you can grate thin slices of cucumber for a different texture.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.