Swedish Cucumber Salad Pressgurka Recipes

SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD - PRESSGURKA

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.

PRESSED CUCUMBER SALAD (PRESSGURKA)

Steps:

• Peel and slice cucumber very thinly.
• Place layers of cucumber and salt in the bottom a flat bowl bowl, cover with plastic, then weight down and let stand about 10 minutes.
• Pour off liquid and combine it with the vinegar, sugar, pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Pour dressing over cucumbers, garnish with chopped parsley.

GRAMMIE'S PRESSGURKA (SWEDISH CUCUMBERS) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers into the thinnest possible slices. (you don't have to peel.. Grandma Mae didn't but Grammie does) 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. (the longer you chill before serving the stronger the taste)

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.

SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD

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.