HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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Serve this refreshing Hungarian recipe, from TV set decorator Agnes Rethy, with Chicken Paprikas and Nokedli.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 English cucumber
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers paper thin using the thinnest setting on a mandoline. Place cucumber slices in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine; transfer to refrigerator and let drain for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup water, vinegar, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Remove cucumbers from refrigerator and squeeze cucumbers to extract as much liquid as possible. Place cucumbers in a serving bowl and toss with reserved vinegar mixture and dill; serve.

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