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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Looking for a delightful dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table, no matter the season? Look no further than our Quick Cucumber Pickles with Rye Bread and Cheese. This vibrant dish features the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and salty notes that will awaken your taste buds in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re planning a casual lunch, an elegant dinner, or a cozy gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to impress.

The star of the show is the crisp English cucumbers, which are transformed into quick pickles with a refreshing cider vinegar brine. Paired with rich, semi-soft German cheese like Cambozola or Mirabo, this dish creates a satisfying contrast of textures and flavors. And let’s not forget about the robust rye bread that acts as the perfect vessel for this delightful combination.

With only a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up these pickles in no time. Not only are they a crowd-pleaser, but they are also beautifully colorful and invite a sense of homemade goodness to your meal. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or as a savory snack, this recipe is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a taste of freshness that’s easier than you think!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce semisoft cheese such as cambozola or mirabo)
  • 0.5 cup cider vinegar 
  • tablespoon mustard dry
  •  cucumbers english
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped
  • teaspoons bottled 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