Modernized Hungarian Cucumber Salad Dressing Recipes

GRANDMA VARGA'S HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD (UBORKASALATA)

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers very thinly, preferably using a mandolin.
• Take a colander, put in a small layer of cucumbers, then sprinkle with a small amount of the salt.
• Continue this method until all the salt and cucumbers are used up.
• Cover the cucumbers with a plate inside the colander, and put a very heavy weight on top.
• Make sure the colander is in a large bowl, because the cucumbers will lose alot of water.
• Let them sit for 1 hour.
• In the meantime, chop the dill and finely mince the garlic, put aside.
• After 1 hour, take a handful of cucumbers, and squeeze out as much juice as you can, and continue until they are all done.
• Rinse thoroughly with water, drain well.
• After the cucumbers are done, return to the colander, and weight down one more time for about 15 minutes.
• You do not have to squeeze out the juice again with your hands Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except the paprika.
• After mixing thoroughly, put in a nice serving dish, and sprinkle with the paprika.
• Chill for at least 2 hours.
• Enjoy.
• Nutritional information shows a high amount of sodium, but the vast majority is pressed out by your hands. The main function of the kosher salt is to purge the moisture out of the cucumbers.

TOSSED LETTUCE, HUNGARIAN STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Mix the vinegar, water and sugar in bowl.
• 2. In large bowl, add lettuce, cucumbers, and sprinkle with salt, lots of ground black pepper. Pour dressing over and let sit at room temp for about 30 minutes.
• 3. Drain liquid and serve with paprika sprinkled on top. I like fresh parsley in this, too. Enjoy!

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel cukes.
• Drag fork tines down length of peeled cucumbers to create long groves that will look very nice when you slice cucumbers very, very thin.
• Put in mixing bowl.
• Peel and chop clove of garlic.
• Add salt and sugar slices.
• Mix in sour cream.
• Add vinegar and toss well, I use my hands, till cucumbers slices and sour cream are all frothy and foamy.
• Place in serving dish and sprinkle a little paprika on top for decoration, and serve well chilled.

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly toss cucumber slices, onion slices, and chopped dill together in a large bowl.
• Pour vinegar over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
• Pour oil over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
• Season with salt and black pepper.

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a bowl, taste adjust seasoning for personal taste.
• Rest for at least an hour or cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to mingle.

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and slice them very thin.
• Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and let stand for 30-60 minutes with a plate and a 5 lb weight on top.
• Squeeze out the water on a paper towel.
• Combine the sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, and water.
• Add the cucumbers and marinate for a few hours.
• To serve, sprinkle paprika on half of the salad and black pepper on the other half.

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
• Cut cucumber halves crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide half rounds.
• Put cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
• Toss with your hands to mix well.
• Let stand about 1 hour.
• Rinse cucumbers if desired.
• Gently squeeze water out of cucumbers and drain on paper towels.
• When well drained, return to colander.
• In a large bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, mustard and oil.
• Add cucumbers and mix with hands.
• Mix in onion and garlic, if using.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• Add fresh dill and paprika.
• Mix well.
• Serves 6.
• Can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 week.

PAPRIKAS WEISS' HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Peel the cucumbers and slice into very thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid from the cucumbers.
• 2. Slice the onion very thin and mix with cucumbers. Add the salt, pepper, white vinegar, and water to cover the vegetables. Sprinkle paprika generously on top.

MODERNIZED HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine ingredients thoroughly & chill for 2 hrs to allow flavors to blend.
• Note #1: Using unpeeled thick cucumbers, slice them & soak in salted water for 30 minutes. Drain well & pour the dressing over the cucumbers. Lightly dust the surface of the salad w/paprika & add a dollop of sour cream over the paprika.
• Note #2: If a more intense flavor is desired, add garlic & finely sliced onion to the salted water for the soaking time. Drain well & finish salad as above. :-).