Sour Cucumber and Fresh Dill Salad

Sour cucumber salad is a beloved traditional Hungarian dish. It usually features thin slices of cucumber floating in a spicy vinegar blend but this recipe takes the original concept and combines it with the bold and unforgettable taste of fresh dill. Cucumber and onion pair with the dill in a seasoned cider vinegar dressing to make a sour, but refreshing, salad. Serve this as a side if you are serving Hungarian or other central European cuisine. You can also serve it as an accompaniment to any other dinner, too. It makes an excellent healthy snack, especially on a scorching day.

Sour Cucumber and Dill Salad

1 large hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced

3 small onions, thinly sliced

5 - 6 tbsp. cider vinegar

2 - 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber and onion slices. Season with salt and pepper and toss until thoroughly combined. Leave the mixture to stand in a cool place for 5 - 10 minutes.

Add the cider vinegar, 2 - 3 tbsp. water and the dill to the cucumber and onion mixture. Toss all the ingredients together until well-combined, then chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, or until ready to serve.

Serves 4