How to make Swedish Cucumber Salad - Svensk gurksallad - Sour Cream Cucumber Salad with Dill Recipe

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: rice vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: thyme

Parsley offers a fresh taste while being more accessible.

Slice the English cucumber and place it in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of salt and mix thoroughly.

Place a heavy plate on top of the cucumbers to help squeeze out the juices and let it sit for about an hour.

After an hour, pour out the excess juices from the cucumbers.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of sugar; stir to mix.

Finely chop a small onion and add it to the sour cream mixture along with 2 tablespoons of chopped dill and freshly ground black pepper.

Mix the dressing until well combined and then add the cucumbers to the dressing.

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