Best Swedish Cucumber Salad Recipes
SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD - PRESSGURKA
This cucumber salad goes well with just any kind of meal. In Sweden, strong white distilled vinegar is usually used (12%), which gives the cucumber salad the correct sweet-and-sour flavour and a wonderful fresh and refreshing taste.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers into the thinnest possible slices.
- Arrange slices in a bowl.
- Whisk together the white distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and parsley.
- Pour over the cucumbers.
- Place a plate with a weight over the cucumbers to squeeze out the liquid.
- Chill for 1 hour.
SWEDISH PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD (INLAGD GURKA)
I can't think of a family event where these haven't appeared on the table. My Swedish grandmother made these for her family and the tradition continues - it was originally made with without dill - as it's written here - but feel free to add fresh dill - it's yummy both ways!
Provided by Metlantis
Categories Swedish
Time 10m
Yield 4 , 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash and dry cucumber. Slice very thinly without peeling. Place in serving dish.
- Mix together, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and sugar. Pour this over cucumbers. Sprinkle with optional dill.
- Let stand 2-3 hours in refrigerator before serving.
SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD
Another great one from my Swedish grandma. This has been on our Thanksgiving and Christmas menu for years.
Provided by KissKiss
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers and slice them thin.
- Sprinkle the cucumbers with 1 tsp salt and let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
- Combine sour cream, vinegar, chives, dill, sugar and pepper. Pour over cucumbers. Add salt, if needed, to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Arrange chilled cucumbers on bed of lettuce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 410, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.9
SWEDISH PRESSED CUCUMBER SALAD
Steps:
- Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Cover with a plate and place something heavy on top to press them (a large can works well). Chill for 1 hour. Pour off the juices and put the cucumbers in a bowl. Combine the vinegar and sugar and pour over the top. Add pepper to taste. Chill for 1 hour.
CUCUMBER SALAD-SWEDISH STYLE
Make and share this Cucumber Salad-Swedish Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Iron Bloomers
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Note: Do not used waxed cucumbers.
- Wash cucumbers, dry off and remove the ends.
- Score the skins with the tines if a fork, dragging it the length of the cuke; repeat all the way around.
- Slice cucumbers very, very thin.
- Place in a bowl; sprinkle with salt and sugar.
- Add vinegar and press slightly with back of a spoon.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Keeps well in a covered jar.
- The end result is similar to an uncooked pickle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 469.1, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 17.2, Protein 0.8
SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers, scoring lengthwise with fork if desired. Thinly slice and place in a medium bowl.In a small bowl, stir vinegar, sugar, parsley, dill, tarragon, and salt. Pour over cucumbers and stir. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours for flavor to develop, stirring several times.Serve in a bowl with a slotted spoon.NOTE: Recipe is easily doubled.
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