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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[@SipandFeast]

You requested this one after I showed a glimpse of it during the New York deli coleslaw video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/onqanGSvmtyEmZY 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]

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

[@Curennen]

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

[@bennickerson9581]

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

[@physicsfan314]

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

[@daveklein2826]

Cheese slicer is not sharp enough

[@debbybrady1246]

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. ❤

[@jennifertridle8677]

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

[@ccziv]

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

[@catharinekeyser244]

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.🙂

[@tmd7859]

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]

Same here! 😋

[@Mister_Listener]

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

[@sbrunner69]

Same in my family!

[@tamarak9393]

Instead of water we use oil and lots of salt.

[@stephanieramsey2440]

Mine did to

[@paulineanderson3985]

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

[@tonithenightowl1836]

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)

[@marlabrown8022]

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

[@PoeLemic]

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

[@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111]

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!

[@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.

[@kimberlym2189]

Love this idea to save space in the fridge too!

[@tulabead]

Zip loc bag is the way to go!

[@kristic4472]

brilliant!! automatic sstorage as well

[@lynnnelson6689]

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).

[@theresamimnaugh1190]

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]

Your version sounds good too! Will try. Thnx!

[@sbrunner69]

Oh snap! I’m trying that!

[@samuelcsukor5268]

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

[@sbrunner69]

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

[@jrkorman]

I do the same, but use yogurt instead.

[@danelsewhere370]

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.

[@ScarlettRose7221]

My mom, from Texas, made this. Always a jar in the fridge. A yummy quick little sandwich made w a folded piece of wonder bread. 💚🤍

[@bonraerieger]

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

[@heathereads9594]

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!!

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

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

[@daveklein2826]

Most know

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

@@daveklein2826 Not the ones I've seen.

[@daveklein2826]

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

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

@@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]

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

[@elizabethmarie96]

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

[@abbiebarnes2200]

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

[@KSGomez88]

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

[@junejewel]

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

[@Miltiades77]

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 :)

[@emilydavidson275]

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

[@AYtoSEE]

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?

[@d2dMiles]

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]

Hungarian recipe is the same with way less sugar.

[@robrobertson8427]

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

[@barbschultz9323]

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]

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

[@silkscreenart5515]

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.

[@tzor]

I have to say James is the luckiest kid on the planet. While I didn't have a chef father, I had one who kept insisting that I try everything (and I think I was his age when I surprised my father by ordering the frogs legs because I never had it before). I work now with people who haven't tried this or that and don't want to try it. Unfortunately, I lived just far enough down on Long Island that I mostly missed the city deli scene. The cucumber salad looks fantastic.

[@lynnstrosnider8410]

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!!!

[@HydraMods]

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

[@andrea.rivers]

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

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

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. 👍

[@The_Original_Big_Daddy]

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 :)

[@wowomg1980]

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

[@rneustel388]

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.

[@marikalathem813]

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

[@crystalrowan]

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!

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

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.

[@PoeLemic]

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.

[@id10t98]

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.

[@MauraMarcus]

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]

Did you not add any salt?

[@MauraMarcus]

nope, no salt @@sarisigmund2115

[@tanyawood275]

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!!

[@dagnolia6004]

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!!!

[@ristorantanen5769]

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

[@kevinbyrne4538]

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.

[@debbybrady1246]

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

[@jaa4742]

My southern grandmother made a similar thing often with vinegar and salt, lots of black pepper and maybe garlic powder later in life. No onions in this, but we would eat them with a slice of raw Vidalia onion and fresh tomato along with supper. She would make them in the morning and put them in a glass container in the fridge all day. Fried chicken, pinto beans, cornbread with these, onion, and tomato made a meal that I would take over any Michelin star meal, especially if it was made by my grandmother

[@susannjarvis5587]

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.]

Ditto!!… well said….

[@MeidasMJ]

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.

[@ot7stan207]

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!

[@janetp5956]

From Chicago and this is the exact recipe my Mom always made. Love it and make this often. Try it with red pepper flakes sometime. I think you all will love it. Fun change.

[@hbgriss]

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

[@ellenchavez2043]

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]

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

[@dee_dee_place]

@@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]

@@ellenchavez2043 i kinda love you 😉

[@hbgriss]

@@dee_dee_place most

[@kimberlym2189]

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]

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

[@cmcinnis3746]

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

[@karenalmich]

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

[@user-pp3wg8jk6r]

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

[@vanessa1569]

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 👍

[@jamesmorrison7847]

Jim, try using a gallon size zip lock bag for marinating anything. I'm not kidding. You can massage the food and the marinade or brine. Squeeze the air out of the bag and seal everything inside. It's easy to turn over, and fit on a shelf.

[@donnap3495]

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🇨🇦

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

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.

[@andreraymond6860]

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

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

I knew this was going to be a 10 the moment James took his first bite!

[@stevegabbert9626]

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

[@tanyawood275]

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

[@KathyW5]

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

[@Ikiada]

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

[@harrynac6017]

When you serve stuff like this, you're always left with a lot of liquid. I often use it again, as long as it's clear. Put it in a pot with thinly sliced cucumber, put on the lit, give it a shake, store in fridge.

[@nickyonstilts128]

You can also do that for Asian style cucumber salad recipes (garlic, cilantro, seasoned rice wine vinegar, oil & a bit of roasted sesame oil).

[@harrynac6017]

@@nickyonstilts128 Yeah, I like one brand of pickled gherkin a lot. When I finish the gherkin, I just keep the "empty" pot for when I have some leftover cucumber.

[@sabbyct]

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

[@timeout0000]

i shudder every time i see a mandoline, flashbacks!

[@user-im4hr1zu9b]

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.

[@Rianna93]

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

[@tretower57]

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

[@nsbd90now]

Cucumbers are one of my favorite foods.

[@sza2bom]

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.

[@janmclain6301]

Your cucumber salad looks and sounds delicious!

[@Bioluvskatz]

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!

[@susandean8584]

Thanks for this lovely recipe. Any vegan recipe that you make is greatly appreciated.

[@ninesticks]

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

[@gjonesrdh]

James is adorable don’t change a bit ❤

[@atlenebartolino8923]

Better than watching James eat is the loving proud look on Jim's face watching his boy!

[@karenCrowder-eh8cv]

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

[@patriciacurry1797]

Hi, I'd made this salad tonight and it was so good. I'd added hardboiled eggs, and avocado with apple cider vinegar and some sugar. Thanks for the video.

[@california3186]

That looks great! I will make this!!! lol! Sugar! It’s the sugar! 😂😂😂

[@pageremick5504]

AND..... you can drain the liquid once the marinating is done and ADD SOUR CREAM. Cold on a hot day the creamy sour crunch is divine!

[@carolbarletta-jr2zg]

James is such a cutie and you’re recipes are the tops. From one Italian to another.

[@franksound6922]

Ok this is like old fashioned cucumber salat here in Germany. Have seen this anywhere for quite some time. It s nice. I used to like it as a kid. Good in the summer when the salat is cold from the fridge. Using yogurt and much less vinegar is also very,very good

[@JJ-qt6wc]

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.

[@mommy2libras]

I've never been tona NY deli but have eaten this my whole life in the south. We like our cold sides, especially in summer when it's one less thing to have to cook when it's 98 degrees with 90% humidity. I always make this when I make hot wings too- helps to cool the mouth off a bit so you can chow down a few more spicy wings.

[@BonzoGal1980]

My grandmother used to make this, no sugar though. Delicious.

[@wreckanchor]

Thank you for this. I made it for my wife today. She had me add a few slices of red bell pepper to a seporate container of it to try that way and she said the red pepper made it even better.

[@johannwilmot4987]

My German mother uses tarragon vinegar and just a teaspoon of sugar, no onions and peels the cucumber.

[@tomemberton1546]

For American country people, this dish has been around forever. I am 71 & can remember grandparents & great grandparents making this. They even mentioned earlier relatives making it & they didn't come from the east coast per se. Dude, this has been around forever & not necessarily with the sugar.

[@user-gk5rg4pq5x]

I’m 72 from the Midwest. No sugar either. And just left out on the counter.

[@cattleman1]

Awesome thank you ALL!! 😊

[@TheJCJexe]

I grew up on eating these Deli salads in Brooklyn. Mom would buy them all the time after work, delicious!

[@KittyMama61]

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

[@bobsyouruncle02]

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

[@llm4132]

This reminds me of a dish my dad made in the summer when his garden was full of cucumbers. He filled a large mason jar with sliced cucumbers and onions which he then covered with a mixture of equal parts sugar and white vinegar till the liquid covered the veggies. Lots of black pepper and a little salt. As the level of veggies decreased he would just add more cucumbers and onions till he felt it was time to start a new batch. He called it “pickled cucumbers” because they weren’t pickles exactly. It’s was delicious.

[@Kristie_H]

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

[@JD-ie4fv]

The man of the house is right. It's great on burgers.

[@marksanders4866]

Thank you SO much for sharing this with us!

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

DELI DRESSING (4 servings): My basic recipe for deli dressing is very much like yours. Whisk together 2T vinegar, 2T sugar and 2T mayo. Recently I was experimenting to match the flavor of a great store-bought macaroni salad. I settled on 2T vinegar, 1T+1tsp sugar, 2T mayo and 1/4-1/2tsp curry powder. It's such a full, rich flavor with less sugar.

[@dannycnoble]

My wife was watching this with me and she is a huge Supernatural tv show fan. And she said you should have said "use the glove so you do not get any longpig in the salad." LOL.

[@ned711]

Your channel is informative and entertaining. Thanks very much!

[@designyourcards]

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

[@njzeigler4370]

Grandma from West Virginia called this Quick Pickle, served it in summertime. I carry on the tradition, my Italian/Polish girlfriend loves it. I should make some for her dad he's from New Jersey.