Finnish Cucumber Salad

My Aunt and Uncle brought my folks some fresh cucumbers from their garden, so I made two of the cucumbers into this traditional Finnish version of cucumber salad. My brother and some of his family came for a visit today, so we served it then. His granddaughters ate pickles over this which is vinegar with salt, vs. vinegar with sugar and dill in this recipe.  This is a recipe we enjoy though because our Mother included it at most of her Finnish dinners. 

Finnish Cucumber Salad

Kurkku Tilli Salaati

2 cucumbers or 1 long european cucumber

Rinse the cucumbers. 

Do not peel, but score the skin 

by peeling the tines of a fork 

lengthwise through the peel. 

Slice cucumbers into very thin slices. 

Put into bowl with a lid. 

In a separate bowl, mix the following well;

1/3 c. cider vinegar

5 Tbs. water

5 Tbs. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbs. dill weed

dash of white pepper, optional

Pour over the cucumber slices and toss lightly. 

Cover with a lid and shake to coat evenly. 

Chill several hours to allow flavors to blend. 

It keeps well for days!