tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post3016107957262127532..comments2024-03-29T05:04:38.285-07:00Comments on Jo and Sue: Cucumber SaladJo and Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938896282453140263noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-39934833029389955442018-02-20T11:53:06.379-08:002018-02-20T11:53:06.379-08:00It's interesting how popular this salad is aro...It's interesting how popular this salad is around the world. So many versions! I love it. Jo and Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938896282453140263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-6364849548027620282018-02-20T10:52:27.797-08:002018-02-20T10:52:27.797-08:00Both of my grandparents and their parents (great g...Both of my grandparents and their parents (great grandparents) on both sides made this same cucumber salad documented in handwritten recipe books dated 1912 and 1923 here in the US, who knows how long before that. Both sides of the family came to the United States in 1846 from the areas of Alsace and Lorraine, France and Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230694913543895136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-35183083996533161762017-08-11T16:49:43.190-07:002017-08-11T16:49:43.190-07:00Gurkensalat Gurkensalat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-37548664620748208982016-04-26T09:11:16.003-07:002016-04-26T09:11:16.003-07:00You can definitely skip the sugar if you want - I ...You can definitely skip the sugar if you want - I find it just helps cut the tartness a little. :) Jo and Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938896282453140263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-43654993510256643782016-04-26T04:43:36.022-07:002016-04-26T04:43:36.022-07:00Is the sugar a necessity or could it just be skipp...Is the sugar a necessity or could it just be skipped?<br />XMalicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821856972318580525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-76047824984667512262016-03-30T13:16:49.609-07:002016-03-30T13:16:49.609-07:00Yes!! Garlic & paprika makes it Hungarian. Goe...Yes!! Garlic & paprika makes it Hungarian. Goes well w/ Goulash��dunn.gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014970990248597360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-77835528140637646522015-09-21T07:27:59.582-07:002015-09-21T07:27:59.582-07:00I make Greek Tzaziki sauce/dip, i shred the cukes ...I make Greek Tzaziki sauce/dip, i shred the cukes in a food processor or the shred side of my grater. So I think that would work for you!Debbie Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087671655222982817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-69296625304271751402015-06-22T11:48:48.866-07:002015-06-22T11:48:48.866-07:00Cucumbers grow well in Central & Eastern Europ...Cucumbers grow well in Central & Eastern Europe, and folks there make this all the time. Is the Dad Polish or of other Central European ancestry?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-32186583697449861532015-06-01T12:13:49.937-07:002015-06-01T12:13:49.937-07:00Yes. You absolutely could - just keep in mind it w...Yes. You absolutely could - just keep in mind it will alter the taste of the original recipe a bit. Jo and Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938896282453140263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-15041396123942082172015-05-31T18:17:19.407-07:002015-05-31T18:17:19.407-07:00Could you se Apple Cider Vinegar or Red wine vineg...Could you se Apple Cider Vinegar or Red wine vinegar for this reicipe>lifeslittletouchdownshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515529054706444100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-84298617542227430032015-03-14T06:39:39.662-07:002015-03-14T06:39:39.662-07:00hi, this recipe is European and many of the Europe...hi, this recipe is European and many of the European countries<br /> have a version of this recipe and yes my mom also squeezed the cucumbers<br /> and it was delicious and it is goes along well with snitzle , breaded veal cutlets <br />I prefer using the white peel onions they give a great taste<br /> and white vinegar is the best for this recipe or even champagne vinegar works well too <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-66491774299744399182014-09-23T10:13:03.125-07:002014-09-23T10:13:03.125-07:00The salt step draws the water from the inside of t...The salt step draws the water from the inside of the cuke. When you rise it, your getting the salt off the outside and getting the outside wet. When you pat them dry, you're getting the outside dry again. The rinsing doesn't put any of the moisture back inside the cukes. Mantecagirl1216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-53130828479911610742014-07-06T17:12:50.870-07:002014-07-06T17:12:50.870-07:00I think each country has their own version of this...I think each country has their own version of this - just like tortillas, crepes, naan - they are all awesome no matter how you tweak it. The best part is you can whip it up and eat the whole bowl!!Wisconsingalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683086672805470995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-70881478860250203102014-06-07T12:47:16.558-07:002014-06-07T12:47:16.558-07:00my mother made them this way also, she called them...my mother made them this way also, she called them german style. after slicing she would salt them, let them draw off the liquid and them squeeze them to get the majority of moisture out. then toss them with onion, vinegar, s&pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-44522155436990075662014-06-07T12:42:24.194-07:002014-06-07T12:42:24.194-07:00my mom is from german parents and she made a simil...my mom is from german parents and she made a similar recipe...love it. she also went one step further, she would squeeze the excess water from the cukes with her hands after they sat salted for a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-63596895749000520872014-05-27T07:36:41.518-07:002014-05-27T07:36:41.518-07:001. The entire recipe is 50 calories and the entire...1. The entire recipe is 50 calories and the entire recipe is 1 serving.Jo and Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938896282453140263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-56540139174992382772014-05-26T22:03:24.950-07:002014-05-26T22:03:24.950-07:00How many servings per 50 calories?How many servings per 50 calories?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-71858892313047868792014-04-07T12:50:21.089-07:002014-04-07T12:50:21.089-07:00I, too, enjoyed eating something similar to this w...I, too, enjoyed eating something similar to this when I lived in Germany many years ago. Obviously it is popular where ever cumbers are found. Thanks for reminding me of the recipe.jacajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06499620772680001307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-27438532935151807342014-03-05T04:06:21.535-08:002014-03-05T04:06:21.535-08:00Sounds heavenlySounds heavenlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-54743092610838173922013-10-13T21:45:42.976-07:002013-10-13T21:45:42.976-07:00I still have a few cucumbers coming in now... hope...I still have a few cucumbers coming in now... hopefully in the next couple of days I can try his.. I have just been having regular cucumbers with onion, apple cider vinegar, water, salt & pepper all summer long for lunch... This sounds wonderful... Thanks Y'all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-56412728342829900962013-08-31T07:19:59.595-07:002013-08-31T07:19:59.595-07:00My mother made this for years with plain yogurt in...My mother made this for years with plain yogurt instead of sour cream called it Raita and said it was an indian recipe. Love the idea of sour cream instead.Victoria JK Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002803636069191866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-60605822785231835972013-08-06T20:18:10.238-07:002013-08-06T20:18:10.238-07:00I have heard of this but never tried it, but going...I have heard of this but never tried it, but going to this weekend. My mother would make a cucmber salad made with apple cider vinegar cut with water, about 1/2 to 1/2 salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. She always had a jar in the refrigerator during the summer and most any other time of year. She used apple cider vinegar because it has a much better taste than white vinegar. In her later years she used Equal to sweeten it with. We liked it better. Also can use any onions however red ones discolor.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-864594766585061282013-07-24T19:19:00.721-07:002013-07-24T19:19:00.721-07:00Made this tonight. Was great!
Made this tonight. Was great!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-70914540662281120062013-07-21T14:03:45.034-07:002013-07-21T14:03:45.034-07:00Like many others I'vee been making something s...Like many others I'vee been making something similar forever, but yours has some great additions and alternatives that I'll be sure to try. The dill will be a great addition! Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443224547796409834.post-56122020894967630802013-07-02T12:18:05.523-07:002013-07-02T12:18:05.523-07:00I'm growing my own onions and cukes. I can'...I'm growing my own onions and cukes. I can't wait to try this ! Looks and sounds so yummy ! Props to your Dad ! Thanks !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com