How To Make New York Deli Cucumber Salad

Today we're making deli-style cucumber salad. We hope you enjoy the video!

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INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS
4 large English cucumbers - thinly sliced (can peel if you like)
1 medium sweet onion - sliced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (480g) white vinegar
1 cup (240g) cold water
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 tablespoons fresh dill - minced

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[danelsewhere]

Thank you for rescuing those of us who have moved away from the metro area and despaired of ever finding NY-quality deli salads. Now we can homebrew them.

[heathereads]

I am so relieved to know that I'm not the only one who can't pour out of a Pyrex measuring cup. The struggle is real and so are you. I love this channel!!

[mkb]

I love how he gives safety lessons in cutting and not just doing the recipe. New subscriber.

[paulineanderson]

Dads expression when James is taste testing is lovely, proud dad. Definitely trying this.

[debbybrady]

I made this for my Brooklyn born hubby. My homegrown cucumbers, onions and dill. He almost had tears in his eyes. He said “I feel like I’m on Flatbush Ave. again.” Thanks for the recipe.

[ccziv]

Who knew a cucumber salad video would make me cry! My father (may he rest in peace) used to make this salad especially for me. I miss him so much 😢 but seeing this father and son bonding over good food is a tender, lovely moment in the middle of a chaotic and often cruel world. Hoping you will continue to make beautiful memories and delicious food (!!!) for all the days to come. And thank you. ❤

[tmd]

My grandma used to make "cucumbers and onions" Equal parts vinegar sugar and water. We absolutely loved them and all of us kids still make them to this day

[JimMorrison-mx]

Hey Jim! I find that taking a 1 gallon zip lock bag and putting everyhthing in it to marinade, and squeezing the air out before closing it works better than the baking dish overnight in the fridge. It also puts everything in contact with the marinade and takes up less space inside your fridge. This is also easier to transport in a cooler to the beach or a pic nic. Good stuff.😋

[kevinbyrne]

Delis also used to offer German/Jewish "Gesundheit" (health) salad. It was a mixture of sliced summer vegetables (cabbage, bell peppers, celery, radishes, carrots, cucumbers, onion) that was dressed with a dressing of vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and garlic powder; and then packed into a big jar or a crock. Each of the peoples of central and eastern Europe (Germans, Poles, Hungarians, Russians) have their own variation of this salad.

[bonraerieger]

My favorite part is when James does the taste test! ❤

[theresamimnaugh]

My family makes it just like yours, but they drain “most” of the liquid the next day and add approx 1 cup of sour cream. Delicious.

[Kat-gxse]

My mom used to make this a lot through the summers with our home grown cucumbers. It's addictive. She made another cucumber salad with sour cream and and pepper. I think that was all, all I know is it was delicious!

[SuzanneWho]

Hey Jim. When I make cucumber salad (or other marinated dishes) I just put everything in a zipped food storage bag. I flip it back and forth to coat everything and turn it once or twice during its resting time. ❤️😎
Definitely going to try your recipe.

[timeout]

i shudder every time i see a mandoline, flashbacks!

[elizabethmarie]

James has such a mature personality for his age! This recipe is right up my alley, I'm definitely gonna try it

[junejewel]

James is a channel bonus! Love the palate and the candor - totally trust that kid’s opinion!

[lynnstrosnider]

Am absolutely loving your NY salad series! Our Italian-American family lived in Brentwood many years ago but German deli food was a staple in our house. My sister and I are now 60-something Long Island expats (I live outside of Washington DC and she lives in St. Louis Park, MN.) Needless to say we are both thrilled that you are sharing these wonderfully authentic recipes. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[TheOhanaChef]

I tried this and put it on a hot dog. It was fantastic and didn't need anything else. Give it a try!

[MichaelSorensen-blec]

Amazing that so many cultures have a variation of this recipe. In Denmark we call it agurkeslat, typically doesn't have onion and uses a lot more sugar. But I tried this version yesterday, and I really liked it. Normally I don't care for uncooked onion, but the pickling process makes it very enjoyable.

[marikalathem]

Besides being a great cook, you are a great poppa ❤️