How To Make New York Deli Cucumber Salad

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9 ай бұрын

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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@SipandFeast 9 ай бұрын

You requested this one after I showed a glimpse of it during the New York deli coleslaw video:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oq9nnpSqyt21k2g.html so here it is. Often the cucumber skins will be removed and the slices or chunks are thicker. Regardless of the shape, the flavor of this salad is spot on. The ingredients are in the written description. As always, thanks for liking and sharing our videos.

@jackiewinters5792 9 ай бұрын

I'm one of those that requested this & I thank you so much for taking the time to make this for us! 💜🥒🥗

@Curennen 9 ай бұрын

You can also use a cheese slicer intead of a mandolin, for the thin slices :)

@bennickerson9581 9 ай бұрын

Throw some light oil on that board. It will soak it right up

@physicsfan314 9 ай бұрын

This is just a plate of pickles. You made sweet pickles. How/why is this a salad that you eat?

@daveklein2826 9 ай бұрын

Cheese slicer is not sharp enough

@debbybrady1246 22 күн бұрын

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.

@zzizahacallar 8 күн бұрын

❤

@ccziv 17 күн бұрын

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. ❤

@jennifertridle8677 16 күн бұрын

I enjoyed a similar experience with my father when he was as with us. Wonderful memory you shared. 🥰

@ccziv 13 күн бұрын

@@jennifertridle8677 thank you 😊! It was kind of you to say so.

@tmd7859 9 ай бұрын

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

@janelacher9234 9 ай бұрын

Same here! 😋

@Mister_Listener 9 ай бұрын

Me too! But she (and now i) peel, take out seeds and dice the cucumbers. I also add dill.

@sbrunner69 9 ай бұрын

Same in my family!

@tamarak9393 23 күн бұрын

Instead of water we use oil and lots of salt.

@stephanieramsey2440 20 күн бұрын

Mine did to

@paulineanderson3985 9 ай бұрын

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

@marlabrown8022 8 ай бұрын

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

@PoeLemic 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to his channel. He's got such great content. I've learned a lot from him.

@SuzanneWho 9 ай бұрын

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.

@kimberlym2189 9 ай бұрын

Love this idea to save space in the fridge too!

@tulabead 8 ай бұрын

Zip loc bag is the way to go!

@kristic4472 8 ай бұрын

brilliant!! automatic sstorage as well

@lynnnelson6689 4 ай бұрын

I avoid putting food in plastic (just me, but Google) covering it is okay as long as the plastic wrap isn't touching the food).

@snowbird6855 2 күн бұрын

Micro plastics, especially with vinegar.

@heathereads9594 9 ай бұрын

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!!

@Gerry1of1 21 күн бұрын

My granny cheated. She used onion, cucumber, tomatoes and soaked it all in italian dressing. She said it had all the herbs, sugar, and vinegar you need.

@theresamimnaugh1190 9 ай бұрын

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.

@kjnightbird121 9 ай бұрын

Your version sounds good too! Will try. Thnx!

@sbrunner69 9 ай бұрын

Oh snap! I’m trying that!

@samuelcsukor5268 8 ай бұрын

Don't skimp on the sour cream! We add paprika as well.

@sbrunner69 8 ай бұрын

@@samuelcsukor5268 I have to write all this down...

@jrkorman 6 ай бұрын

I do the same, but use yogurt instead.

@elizabethmarie96 9 ай бұрын

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

@danelsewhere370 9 ай бұрын

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.

@lynnstrosnider8410 9 ай бұрын

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!!!

@The_Original_Big_Daddy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this! I really enjoy all your NYC deli recipes and methods. Keep it up! Now please teach us the NYC deli secret brine for great corned beef :)

@marikalathem813 9 ай бұрын

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

@crystalrowan 9 ай бұрын

I love "pickled" anything (i.e. sugar/vinegar and let it soak) so I know I'm going to love this :) So simple and easy, too!

@bonraerieger 9 ай бұрын

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

@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 8 ай бұрын

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.

@abbiebarnes2200 9 ай бұрын

Strange I grew up on a dirt farm in eastern ks, I made it this way and I had never heard of new york style deli cuke salad!! lol I love my sugar in hot wilted salad with green onions and lettuce too! 1

@tonithenightowl1836 20 күн бұрын

Yes, this is how my German Grandma made her cuke salad. She'd use a paring knife, while holding the cuke and got those slices THIN without a mandolin. :o)

@KorraTransPhoenix 9 ай бұрын

Finally! A KZfaqr who knows what a kitchen steel is! 🥳🧡

@daveklein2826 9 ай бұрын

Most know

@KorraTransPhoenix 9 ай бұрын

@@daveklein2826 Not the ones I've seen.

@daveklein2826 9 ай бұрын

Because you haven't seen it means nothing.... Every good cook knows and uses a steel

@KorraTransPhoenix 9 ай бұрын

@@daveklein2826 No, it means everything. I'm going by the evidence that I have. I'm just going to believe what some random person says on the internet.

@daveklein2826 9 ай бұрын

And we should believe your lies?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@chihuahuasrule1175 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your east coast style deli recipes. I love east coast delis, but I'm stuck on the west coast. I enjoy any opportunity to duplicate the taste without buying a plane ticket. 👍

@rneustel388 9 ай бұрын

I’m from the South, and in the summertime, we always had big jars of sliced cucumbers and Vidalia sweet onions in the fridge. The ‘dressing/marinade’ was vinegar, sugar (not nearly as much as you used though), black pepper, salt and water. This was a constant during the Summer, and always my favorite.

@susannjarvis5587 9 ай бұрын

I love your videos. The food is always great. Your style is like having a friend showing you how to cook something. And you have a wonderful family. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

@JustGrillingandChilling. 9 ай бұрын

Ditto!!… well said….

@KSGomez88 9 ай бұрын

I can't believe how much James has grown up!! 😊

@tanyawood275 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this salad. I am from the south and we make one that is similar, but I have always wanted to do one like this! Keep the videos coming!!

@kimberlym2189 9 ай бұрын

Love this! For years, I’ve been making cucumber salad for my mother, trying to approximate the way her German grandmother made it 70+ years ago. Your video immediately showed me what I’ve been missing. (I’ve been using only a spoonful of sugar and slicing the cucumbers way too thick.) We’re from DC so I had no idea this was a NY Deli specialty.) Can’t wait to make your version for my mom! JAMES: You absolutely have plenty of charisma! You’re such a handsome young man and your enthusiasm for your Dad’s cooking is so endearing! Please keep appearing in the videos whenever you can! I did think you were a teenager and had no idea that you’re so young!

@cosmic_doll 13 күн бұрын

I like to make this and add fresh garden tomatoes-wonderful! 😋

@HydraMods 9 ай бұрын

I loved the "... It is good on burgers. I forgot about that." Haha. Love this channel, great recipes and makes me smile!

@d2dMiles 9 ай бұрын

German here - that's just the way my mom used to make it, just with way less sugar. But apart from that, cucumber, onions, vinegar, salt and pepper. Great as a side to stewed dishes like Rouladen, the tartness cutting through the rich sauce.

@jamiealick8821 9 ай бұрын

Hungarian recipe is the same with way less sugar.

@robrobertson8427 9 ай бұрын

What is ‘way less’ sugar for your recipe? I’d like to try both ways.

@barbschultz9323 9 ай бұрын

My all Italian mom used to make this for my all German dad. No sugar at all tho. (And yes, when they married in 1957;it was considered scandalous.)

@d2dMiles 9 ай бұрын

@@robrobertson8427 A tablespoon at most. More a teaspoon, just to counter the acidity a bit.

@silkscreenart5515 16 күн бұрын

I agree on the less sugar. I don't remember it ever being so sweet. I guess back in the late sixties, early seventies, they were not as crazy with the sugar. People were a lot thinner back then, This could be part of the reason.

@debbybrady1246 24 күн бұрын

Just picked my homegrown cucumbers and onions and made this for my Brooklyn born husband 🩷

@karenalmich 8 ай бұрын

This is my favorite cooking channel! You and your family are so delightful! Thank you for all the awesome recipes.

@id10t98 9 ай бұрын

I remember seeing James mow down a shrimp dish you made and it was hilarious seeing him dive into it. Hearing him eating the salad with the crunch and desire to finish it was nice to see. I love this salad as well but I also like dill.

@junejewel 9 ай бұрын

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

@PoeLemic 8 ай бұрын

So glad you showed us this recipe. It's so expensive to eat out now that we're trying to learn how to make what we like at home. And, this is something that we really like.

@Ikiada 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I made the salad last night and it was success! Super delicious.

@andrea.rivers 9 ай бұрын

Yeah- the glass measuring cups have a very poor pour spout. lol😂 This looks soooo good!

@wowomg1980 9 ай бұрын

I also thought James was in his teens and I feel kind of bad cuz I initially thought he was a typical teenage sneaker head but that’s definitely not the case. Thank you mom and dad for all you do. On another note my great grandfather always said to use a cutting glove when using a mandolin. He was a time traveler

@Mjk112 12 күн бұрын

Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

@ninesticks 19 күн бұрын

all the deli salads you presented are fab - done them several times - some slaw on now in fact....many thanks

@ot7stan207 9 ай бұрын

Its great seeing James basically grow up with the channel as well. Im always happy to see how he is when he gives his ratings!

@RetroRobbin59 6 күн бұрын

This looks amazing. Reminds me of my childhood.

@Miltiades77 9 ай бұрын

Slice the cucumbers like you did, add them to a jar sterilized with boiling water & emptied, make a mix of vinegar & sugar, 1:1, cold, just keep mixing, it will dissolve... Add salt & pepper to taste, and pour over the jars, lock them up & keep them for at least 2 days in the fridge before tasting... Holds for a very, very long time :)

@snowbird6855 2 күн бұрын

Can you keep the vinegar/sugar mixture for a repeat recipe?

@Miltiades77 2 күн бұрын

@@snowbird6855 Hey Snowbird... Not really, as the water from the cucumbers dilute the solution, so the next batch won't taste as strong as the first one. Also, with the added water, you'll be in risk of microbacterial growths in later batches. So, start fresh every time you make it :) Doesn't take long, ingredients are cheap, and it lasts a pretty long time (at least 3 months) Have fun & enjoy :)

@marioncrocker1208 9 сағат бұрын

Hi. I am confused by the ratio. One to one vinegar and sugar? Something cold? One to one vinegar and water? Sugar vinegar to water equal parts? How much sugar to vinegar to water? 😊

@snowbird6855 8 сағат бұрын

@@marioncrocker1208 Equal amount of vinegar and sugar. So for example, one cup of vinegar and one cup of sugar, both at room temperature.

@emilydavidson275 9 ай бұрын

James is very poised and articulate for a 12 yr old. Very impressive. Nice recipes too! Really enjoy your channel.

@AYtoSEE 16 күн бұрын

It's all the good food, love and support from his dad that does it. How could any son be disrespectful to a father like that?

@andreraymond6860 9 ай бұрын

I think James is great. Doesn't look tired at all. I will have to try this soon.

@ratboygenius 8 ай бұрын

"What's the citrus flavor?" was a brilliant question.

@MeidasMJ 8 ай бұрын

My parents, grandparents made “cucumbers and onions” in a very similar way. The only exception is Mayo added to the vinegar and sugar.. and it’s really good.

@cliftonmcnalley8469 9 ай бұрын

Been making cucumber salad dinner I was a kid with cukes out of the garden. I love my mandolin now, but I used an old fashioned box grater for cucumbers for many decades. Works great for cukes on the slice side and no where near as scary to use.

@KathyW5 9 ай бұрын

This is almost exactly how I make frozen pickles. I add green pepper and sometimes I use apple cider vinegar. Love these.

@lisalacy67 20 сағат бұрын

This is perfection! Sooooo good. My husband hates cucumbers so I get it all to myself😂

@donnap3495 8 ай бұрын

My grandma was making this 60+ years ago. Both my mom and I love to make it and now my son's and grandsons love it as well. Peace ✌and love ❤from Canada🇨🇦

@vanessa1569 8 ай бұрын

I made it. It’s amazing, it’s going to impress the right people at my summer bbq’s so thank you for sharing. Kiddo is right too - probably never going to have to buy another jar of pickles for burgers again 👍

@Lisatk 7 күн бұрын

That looks delicious! Thanks for the video. Great job, James, your reviews are specific and I really appreciate that.

@dagnolia6004 9 ай бұрын

i think we have always thought "the taste tester" is older because he is so well spoken and personable.(takes after Both parents!) i love this Cuc Salad!. i love to try new recipes. my fam, UNFORTUNATLY are boring and only my 20-year-old Cuc Salad recipe based loosely on a Japanese restaurant nearby will do for them. oh well more Sip and Feast for me!!!

@Rianna93 20 күн бұрын

My grandma had a similar recipe for cucumber salad. And we are Dutch 😊 I'm definitely trying this soon ❤

@tretower57 14 күн бұрын

Same. And my grandmother was Swedish. We used to call it “Wilted Cucumber Salad”.

@kevinbyrne4538 9 ай бұрын

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.

@silkscreenart5515 Күн бұрын

Wow, Health salad is a blast from the past. Where did you buy this salad?

@kevinbyrne4538 Күн бұрын

@@silkscreenart5515 -- I bought "health salad" from a little Jewish delicatessen in a nearby city -- Weintraub's --which (alas) is now closed. But on KZfaq there's a video that's titled "Depression Era Jew Salad Recipe" which tells you how to make it.

@silkscreenart5515 13 сағат бұрын

@@kevinbyrne4538 Thank you!

@Kristie_H 9 ай бұрын

Another great video! Your channel has become my new favorite!

@sabbyct 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I love how real James is. He is not like oohh this is the best thing I ever ate on everything.

@MauraMarcus 9 ай бұрын

I make this "quick pickle" cucumber salad which is similar: Cucumber Salad 1 cucumber 1/2 a small onion 1/8 to 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried dill Peel cucumber and cut into thin slices. Peel onion and cut into thin slices and combine with cucumber. Bring to a boil the remaining ingredients and then pour over cucumber and onion. Chill.

@sarisigmund2115 8 ай бұрын

Did you not add any salt?

@MauraMarcus 8 ай бұрын

nope, no salt @@sarisigmund2115

@catharinekeyser244 14 күн бұрын

I’ve been eating cucumber salad this way for 67 years. My grandmother, my mother and myself all make it this way. It never lasts very long in my house. I could probably make this 4 times a week. Thank you for the great video.🙂

@hbgriss 9 ай бұрын

My gram would just eat the leftover chunk of onion like it was an apple. She loved it ❤️🥰💪🏼

@ellenchavez2043 9 ай бұрын

I do, too! It's my way of separating the men from the boys when dating someone new. If he can't handle onion and garlic, there's no future.....

@dee_dee_place 9 ай бұрын

My Dad would sprinkle kosher salt on a whole onion & eat it like an apple. Different strokes for different folks.

@dee_dee_place 9 ай бұрын

@@ellenchavez2043 I absolutely adore garlic. I'm pickier with onions. Some things just don't taste right if they aren't made with onions.

@hbgriss 9 ай бұрын

@@ellenchavez2043 i kinda love you 😉

@hbgriss 9 ай бұрын

@@dee_dee_place most

@sonyabondinello8863 7 күн бұрын

My Hubby made this exact recipe last night - I can not tell you How AMAZING this recipe is - this is now our new favorite Cucumber Salad Recipe 💜💜💜

@timeout0000 9 ай бұрын

i shudder every time i see a mandoline, flashbacks!

@user-im4hr1zu9b 9 ай бұрын

One of the best salads. Born and raised in California, brought up with this delicious salad. Brought my daughter up on it. Passing it on to the next generation.

@sarimento1 8 ай бұрын

Great recipe! Made this, it was fantastic! Used both mandolin for some and sharp knife for others, on thin side! Everyone loved! Thx!

@mickeywelka5940 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful presentation. Well done! Looks delicious. Will give it a try making

@ned711 9 ай бұрын

Your channel is informative and entertaining. Thanks very much!

@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111 15 күн бұрын

I grew up eating this in Maryland. It's an Eastern Shore favorite. In my twenties, I began making a creamy version that my family loves!

@user-pp3wg8jk6r 21 күн бұрын

Thai cucumber salad is good too. Same recipe, but instead of dill, coriander is used, as well as red onion. So good. Thank you.,

@darlynsamson4970 8 ай бұрын

Great salad. Thank you for sharing.

@Adogslife54 11 күн бұрын

I made this today. Came out great! Thanks!

@designyourcards 9 ай бұрын

I've made all of your New York style deli salads, can't wait to try this one!

@jimradzom4037 11 күн бұрын

Love this series Thank you for bringing the deli home.

@janmclain6301 21 күн бұрын

Your cucumber salad looks and sounds delicious!

@stevenavazis3967 9 күн бұрын

Your videos are great. A lot of classic recipes and nostalgia. I’m on LI and work in Brooklyn. A lot of the “classic” delis are closing. Great to have these recipes to pass on.

@purleybaker 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the recipe. I'm making it tomorrow.

@cmcinnis3746 17 күн бұрын

This is a lot like making pickles.......so good

@ristorantanen5769 17 күн бұрын

I Use lemonjuice, white balsamvineger, canesugar, dillstems finely chopped mixed cold, cover, in fridge over night, adding the rest of the dill before serving. Pickled cold salmon, freshly cooked new potatoes and a Shrimp mayo with lots of more dill. Summer classic

@markmilam9750 9 ай бұрын

Love every episode!

@gjonesrdh 8 ай бұрын

James is adorable don’t change a bit ❤

@marksanders4866 9 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for sharing this with us!

@stevegabbert9626 8 ай бұрын

I'll be 72 next August (I look forwards), and my mom would make Cucumber Salad for us back in the day. Don't think she put dill in it, or black/white pepper, but I always liked it. I liked the spinach she put on the table too. I was the odd child. LOL

@BrookZerihun 9 күн бұрын

Thank you, had some in a deli near Far Rockaway many years ago, will share with the kids

@conniecasale3593 9 ай бұрын

Love cucumber, salad yummy thanks

@jeannine. 9 ай бұрын

Looks delicious! Thanks for a great recipe.

@valeanton9846 9 ай бұрын

Love your recipes, now that summer is coming here will definitely try it

@lgrillo 9 ай бұрын

Love it. This is my favorite cooking channel by a mile.

@tanyawood275 Ай бұрын

Love these Deli recipes!! I made the macaroni salad and my husband and I said it was the best we ever tasted!! Thank you!

@karenCrowder-eh8cv 18 күн бұрын

Such an easy recipe. I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much. 😂

@bobsyouruncle02 6 ай бұрын

Just made this - super delicious! Went well with my fish and beurre blanc. I’d eat this on its own as a snack too!

@JJ-qt6wc 9 ай бұрын

I salt the onions and cucumbers while in a strainer for an hour to release excess moisture. Mix 'em all in a plastic zip lock, And sometimes 1/2 tsp celery salt. Serve in a bowl, not a dish. Sweet and sour freezing cucumbers, we call them.

@Bioluvskatz 9 ай бұрын

I’m German and make a version of that with sour cream and garlic added. No way did my kids EVER eat that! Bravo your son for being adventurous!

@ronny5661 8 ай бұрын

Just came across your channel.Refreshingly easy to follow and you get straight to the point.

@KittyMama61 9 ай бұрын

My dad, who was from NJ, used to make this salad. And I loved it when I was kid (still do).

@sza2bom 9 ай бұрын

alternative for better taste: add salt sugar vinegar to the cucumbers and mix. After 1 hour rest press between hands to let it loose some cucumber juice. You can add flavors like fresh dill or crushed minced garlic, but basically you are done. Same ingredients but as no water is added the flavors will be more concentrated.