Danish Cucumber Salad

Danish Cucumber Salad

The first time I had this salad was when I was younger, my mother’s Danish friend made this and I loved it!  I hope this recipe makes her proud!

Pickling Juice:

1 Cup sugar (white, granulated)

1 Cup white vinegar

1 Cup water

1 tbsp whole peppercorns

–  Combine all ingredients together in a saucepot.

–  Place over medium high heat.

–  Let the pot come to almost a boil, just shy.

–  Remove from heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

–  Let the liquid come down to room temperature and then place it in the fridge until it’s cold.

Cucumber Salad:

1 Large cucumber, sliced thinly

1 tbsp fresh chopped dill

–  Add the cucumbers and dill to the pickling juice and let it sit in the fridge over night before serving.

Notes:

1. This salad is summer in a bowl!
2. This is a great dish to put out for a lunch buffet or smorgasbord (Scandinavian buffet!).
3. This salad should last up to a week I your fridge, it develops more flavour as it sits.