🇭🇺 Hungarian Cucumber Salad with Onion (Hagymás Uborkasaláta) 🥒🧅
Crisp, refreshing, slightly sweet and tangy, this traditional Hungarian cucumber salad is incredibly simple to make. Thinly sliced cucumbers are combined with onion and a flavorful vinegar dressing for a perfect side dish with Hungarian meals. 😍
🛒 Ingredients
2 large cucumbers
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp white vinegar
1–2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
½ tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
Fresh dill, optional
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Slice the vegetables
Wash the cucumbers and slice them very thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
Thinly slice the onion and add it to the cucumbers.
2️⃣ Salt the cucumbers
Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and gently mix.
Let them sit for 20–30 minutes. This draws out excess water and gives the cucumbers a better texture.
Squeeze the cucumbers gently to remove the excess liquid.
3️⃣ Make the dressing
In a small bowl, combine:
Vinegar
Sugar
Water
Sunflower oil
Garlic
Black pepper
Hungarian paprika
Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
4️⃣ Combine
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions.
Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
5️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the best flavor, let it rest for 1–2 hours before serving.
6️⃣ Serve 🇭🇺
Garnish with fresh dill and a small sprinkle of paprika.
Serve cold alongside Hungarian goulash, schnitzel, roasted meats, or potatoes.
❤️ Hungarian Kitchen Tip
For an extra-creamy version, stir 3–4 tablespoons of sour cream into the chilled salad just before serving. This creates the classic creamy Hungarian-style cucumber salad often called Uborkasaláta.
