Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream and Dill

To create this creamy, crunchy dish, we looked to the Polish salad known as mizeria, which features cucumbers, sour cream, dill and sometimes red onion. Though it’s not traditional, we also added prepared horseradish for a spicy kick. Be sure to salt the cucumbers first and let them stand for 15 minutes, then squeeze them before dressing to remove excess moisture. This produces a crisp texture and a drier surface to which the dressing and seasonings can adhere. Cool and refreshing, this makes a great accompaniment to seared or roasted salmon or crisp-crusted chicken or pork cutlets.