Salads
Kurkkusalaatti (Finnish Cucumber Salad)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp White vinegar
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
- a pinch Black pepper
Method
- Slice the cucumber as thinly and evenly as possible.
- Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, water and salt until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with chopped dill and black pepper, then chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Introduction: Kurkkusalaatti is a light, vinegary cucumber salad that appears constantly through the Finnish summer, especially alongside grilled sausages, new potatoes and fish.
Cultural Background: Kurkkusalaatti is a light, vinegary cucumber salad that appears constantly through the Finnish summer, especially alongside grilled sausages, new potatoes and fish. Its simple sweet-and-sour dressing is designed to be quick to make with garden cucumbers at the height of the short growing season.
Tips: Salting the cucumber slices for 10 minutes first and draining off the liquid gives a crisper, less watery salad. Serve very cold for the most refreshing result.
Variations: Add thin red onion rings for extra bite. Use rice vinegar for a milder, slightly sweeter dressing.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days; texture softens over time.
Reheating: Served cold; not reheated.
FAQs:
Q: Why is my salad watery?
A: Cucumbers release water as they sit in the dressing; draining sliced cucumber briefly beforehand helps keep it crisper for longer.
Q: What dishes does it pair with?
A: It is a classic side for grilled sausages, boiled new potatoes and fried fish, especially in summer.
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