Mizeria (Polish cucumber salad with soured cream)
Thin cucumber slices in a cool soured cream and dill dressing. The classic Polish partner to anything fried or grilled.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.47 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 129kcal
- 10.7gcarbs
- 7gof which sugars
- 7.8gfat
- 4.7gsaturates
- 5gprotein
- 4.2gfibre
- 0.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Slice the cucumbers as thinly as you can with a sharp knife or a mandoline.
- 2
Toss the slices with the salt in a colander and leave over a bowl for 15 minutes. They will weep a surprising amount of water.
15 min - 3
Take handfuls of the cucumber and squeeze gently to remove as much liquid as you can. Tip into a clean bowl.
- 4
Stir the soured cream, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, pepper and most of the dill together until smooth.
- 5
Fold the dressing through the cucumber. Taste and add a little more lemon or pepper if needed.
- 6
Scatter over the last of the dill. Serve within 30 minutes, while the cucumber is still crisp.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
