Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)

written by The Recipe Exchange | July 14, 2025

Ingredients

1 pound small cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
salt to taste
1 bunch dill, chopped
2 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle generously with salt; let stand until soft, about 5 minutes. Squeeze liquid from cucumbers and transfer to a bowl with dill.

Mix sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar together in a bowl; add to cucumbers and toss to coat. Season with pepper. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.