The Fir Eats / Cara Cormack
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MIZERIA – Polish cucumber salad – recipe
The Polish name for cucumbers in sour cream is mizeria which means “misery.” But this easy and deliciously refreshing salad is anything but! It’s a great accompaniment to pork ham chicken and fish and is a tasty addition to a vegetarian buffet. This classic Polish dish is also perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck.
Besides how delicious it is the best thing about this salad is how easy it is to make. It requires only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. Plus it only takes 10 minutes of active prep time although it does need some time to rest after you salt the cucumbers and to cool in the refrigerator before serving.
The name of this dish is attributed to Queen Bona Sforza an Italian princess who married the Polish king Sigismund I in the 16th century. Homesick for her native Italy where cucumbers were common she cried every time she ate this combination of cucumbers and sour cream. Hence the Polish word for "misery" is derived from the Latin miseriae which was given to this dish.
