Hungarian Cucumber Salad

Contributed byMary Kirchner
Creamy Hungarian cucumber salad in a white bowl, sprinkled with paprika.

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber (large, peeled and grated)
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional depending on how salted the cucumbers are. You can wait until the very end and then add salt, if needed)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (up to 3/4 c)
Yield: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Instructions

Generously salt the grated cucumber and let stand in room temperature for at least 3 hours. Mix remaining ingredients well. Squeeze water out of cucumbers and add to dressing. Sprinkle top with paprika.

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