Quick Cucumber Pickles with Rye Bread and Cheese

Health score
15%
Quick Cucumber Pickles with Rye Bread and Cheese
30 min.
6
485kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Quick Cucumber Pickles with Rye Bread and Cheese! This refreshing dish is perfect for those seeking a light yet satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Combining the crunch of fresh cucumbers with the creamy richness of semisoft cheese, this dish creates a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

The preparation is easy and can be done in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for lunch, a casual dinner, or even a hearty snack. The pickles themselves are a perfect blend of tangy cider vinegar, zesty mustard, and the subtle heat from horseradish all enhanced by the aromatic freshness of dill. As they marinate, you'll be captivated by the vibrant colors and delightful aromas wafting from your kitchen.

Paired with hearty rye bread, this dish not only brings together unique flavors but also provides a satisfying caloric balance, making it a delightful main dish. Whether you're entertaining guests or savoring a quiet meal at home, these Quick Cucumber Pickles with Rye Bread and Cheese are sure to impress. So, let’s dive into the kitchen and get ready to create a dish that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce cheese such as cambozola or mirabo)
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoon ground mustard dry
  •  cucumber english
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped
  • teaspoons horseradish drained
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • pound cocktail rye bread 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cut cucumbers crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, then toss with kosher salt in a bowl and let stand 15 minutes. Rinse and drain cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, horseradish, and dill until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cucumber and let stand at least 5 minutes.
  3. Slice bread and serve with pickles and cheese.
  4. Pickles can be made 2 to 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories485kcal
Protein16.98%
Fat41.4%
Carbs41.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.9
Glycemic Load
23.13
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.463913129724%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:485.15kcal
24.26%
Fat:22.34g
34.38%
Saturated Fat:11.42g
71.38%
Carbohydrates:50.53g
16.84%
Net Carbohydrates:45.45g
16.53%
Sugar:13.38g
14.86%
Cholesterol:56.7mg
18.9%
Sodium:1612.1mg
70.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.61g
41.23%
Selenium:42.25µg
60.36%
Calcium:478.18mg
47.82%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.55%
Phosphorus:389.99mg
39%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.85%
Folate:105.01µg
26.25%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.41%
Zinc:3.24mg
21.59%
Fiber:5.08g
20.33%
Vitamin K:18.75µg
17.86%
Magnesium:64.37mg
16.09%
Vitamin B3:3.06mg
15.31%
Iron:2.68mg
14.89%
Vitamin A:683.96IU
13.68%
Copper:0.21mg
10.58%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10.02%
Potassium:344.22mg
9.83%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.37%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.09%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.09%
Vitamin C:3.66mg
4.43%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Source:Epicurious