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Mediterranean cucumber salad.
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5 from 3 votes

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Mediterranean cucumber salad is a light and refreshing Croatian side dish with sour cream, paprika and garlic. Recipe from Bon Appetit, 2002.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
resting time1 hour
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and thinly slice cucumber.
  • In a large bowl, sprinkle sliced cucumbers with kosher salt.
  • Let cucumbers rest for 1 hour. Drain and pat cucumbers dry.
  • In the same bowl, combine sour cream, parsley, minced garlic and paprika with drained cucumbers. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  • Can be made one day ahead. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Best if eaten within 1-2 days.