Cucumber & fennel salad
Cucumber, fennel bulb and sour cream come together in this Polish vegetarian — 30 minutes, 2 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 2 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
At easy difficulty across 2 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Dairy
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How to make it
- Put cucumber in a sieve. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and the sugar, then leave for 10 mins. Add fennel.
- Mix soured cream, lemon juice, vinegar and dill, then season with black pepper and add to fennel mix.
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Sour Cream
- plain Greek yogurt · crème fraîche
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
- White Wine
- chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar
What to serve with Cucumber & fennel salad
Tips & common questions
How long does Cucumber & fennel salad take to make?
About 30 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 2 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of sour cream?
Try plain Greek yogurt. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Cucumber & fennel salad vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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