Grandma Varga's Hungarian Cucumber Salad (Uborkasalata) Recipe

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Grandma Varga's Hungarian Cucumber Salad (Uborkasalata)
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Directions:

  1. Slice cucumbers very thinly, preferably using a mandolin.
  2. Take a colander, put in a small layer of cucumbers, then sprinkle with a small amount of the salt.
  3. Continue this method until all the salt and cucumbers are used up.
  4. Cover the cucumbers with a plate inside the colander, and put a very heavy weight on top.
  5. Make sure the colander is in a large bowl, because the cucumbers will lose alot of water.
  6. Let them sit for 1 hour.
  7. In the meantime, chop the dill and finely mince the garlic, put aside.
  8. After 1 hour, take a handful of cucumbers, and squeeze out as much juice as you can, and continue until they are all done.
  9. Rinse thoroughly with water, drain well.
  10. After the cucumbers are done, return to the colander, and weight down one more time for about 15 minutes.
  11. You do not have to squeeze out the juice again with your hands Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except the paprika.
  12. After mixing thoroughly, put in a nice serving dish, and sprinkle with the paprika.
  13. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  14. Enjoy.
  15. Nutritional information shows a high amount of sodium, but the vast majority is pressed out by your hands. The main function of the kosher salt is to purge the moisture out of the cucumbers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 59.24 Kcal (248 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.65g 4%
Cholesterol 8.39mg 3%
Sodium 816.29mg 34%
Potassium 329.33mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.99g 2%
Sugars 2.02g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 3.03g 6%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Calcium 64.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 25.51 Kcal (107 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.14g 4%
Cholesterol 3.61mg 3%
Sodium 351.56mg 34%
Potassium 141.83mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.58g 2%
Sugars 0.87g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 8%
Protein 1.3g 6%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 11%
Calcium 27.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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