Creamy, refreshing, tangy, and incredibly easy to make! This Hungarian-style cucumber salad combines crisp cucumbers with sour cream, garlic, fresh dill, and paprika. It’s the perfect side dish for grilled meats, schnitzel, or a traditional Hungarian dinner. 🇭🇺❤️
🛒 Ingredients
2 large cucumbers
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1 cup (240 g) sour cream
1–2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
½ tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped green onion or chives, optional
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the cucumbers
Slice the cucumbers very thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
Place them in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 20–30 minutes.
Drain and gently squeeze out the excess water.
2️⃣ Make the creamy dressing
In a separate bowl, combine:
Sour cream
Garlic
Vinegar
Sugar
Black pepper
Fresh dill
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Combine
Add the drained cucumbers and sliced onion to the dressing.
Gently toss everything together until the cucumbers are completely coated.
4️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
This allows the flavors to blend and makes the salad extra refreshing.
5️⃣ Garnish & serve
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Sprinkle with Hungarian paprika and chopped green onion or fresh dill.
Serve chilled. 🥒❤️
⭐ Hungarian Kitchen Tip
The secret is to salt and drain the cucumbers first. This prevents the salad from becoming watery and helps the creamy dressing cling beautifully to every slice.
For an even more traditional flavor, use full-fat Hungarian-style sour cream and a little extra garlic. 🇭🇺
