Ahh yes 🥒🇵🇱 **Polish Cucumber Salad (Mizeria)** — cool, creamy, and the perfect side for hearty meals.
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## Polish Cucumber Salad (Mizeria)
**Ingredients**
* 2–3 large cucumbers (English or Persian are best)
* ½–¾ tsp salt
* ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
* 1–2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
* 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
* ½ tsp sugar (optional, traditional but subtle)
* Freshly ground black pepper
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### Instructions
1. **Slice the cucumbers**
* Peel if skins are thick.
* Slice very thin (mandoline if you have one).
2. **Salt & drain**
* Toss cucumbers with salt and let sit 10–15 minutes.
* Gently squeeze out excess liquid and drain well.
*(This keeps the salad from getting watery.)*
3. **Make the dressing**
* In a bowl, mix sour cream, dill, lemon juice (or vinegar), sugar (if using), and black pepper.
4. **Combine**
* Add cucumbers to dressing and toss gently until coated.
5. **Chill & serve**
* Refrigerate 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
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### Polish Grandma Tips 💙
* Some regions add a **splash of cucumber water** back in for extra freshness.
* No mayo — sour cream is traditional.
* Best served **cold** alongside schnitzel, pork chops, pierogi, or potatoes.
**Variations**
* Add thinly sliced red onion
* Swap sour cream for kefir or yogurt for a lighter version
* Extra dill = always correct 🌿
If you want, I can give you a **vinegar-only (no dairy) Polish version** or a **creamy garlic-dill upgrade** 😋
