Mizeria

Mizeria (Polish pronunciation: [miˈzɛ.rja] ^ⓘ) is a salad which originated in Poland^[1] and consists of thinly sliced or grated cucumbers, often with sweet sour cream or kefir and vinegar, although in some cases oil. Other possible ingredients include onions, pepper or lemon juice, sugar, dill, chives, mint or parsley. The dish is usually served alongside a main course and is one of the most popular salads in Poland.

Mizeria

Type	Salad
Course	Side dish
Place of origin	Poland
Region or state	Poland and worldwide
Main ingredients	Sour cream, cucumbers, Dill
Media: Mizeria

The name of the salad comes from the French word misère (poverty, squalor) and most likely expresses the disdainful attitude of the Polish aristocracy towards this traditional peasant dish.^[2]

Mizeria is also customarily made in the Hungarian-American community in Toledo, Ohio.^[3]

See also

• List of salads
• Polish cuisine
• Tzatziki