Optional ingredients might include a squeeze of lemon juice, onions, parsley, mint, and some even suggest a sprinkle of sugar. It is usually consumed during summer, but it can occasionally be prepared even when the cucumbers are not in season. Mizeria is a perfect accompaniment to hearty and nourishing dishes such as meat cutlets, or any rice or potato-based dishes.
The name of the dish translates to misery, and although the origins of the name are not familiar, it is believed that the name was given as a joke, and somehow it stuck with this crunchy and creamy Polish salad.
Dakos: Cretan Salad
