Slovenian Cucumbers In Sour Cream

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar tang with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness while being more accessible.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried dill is more shelf-stable and parsley is a common substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Peel the cucumbers and run a fork down each cucumber to create grooves.

Soak cucumbers in ice cold water to keep them crisp, then lay them on a beach towel in a single layer.

Cover with another towel and use a rolling pin to squeeze out moisture from the cucumbers.

Slice the cucumbers paper-thin using a mandolin.

Drain the cucumbers in a colander and lay them out on a towel to dry further.

In a bowl, combine sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and paprika, whisk until smooth.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Gently mix the cucumbers into the sour cream mixture until well coated.

Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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