Description
Enjoy a refreshing and creamy German cucumber salad, known as Gurkensalat, with a delightful mix of fresh cucumbers, red onion, and a tangy dressing. This traditional side dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light accompaniment to hearty German meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dressing:
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, toss, and let sit for 20–30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cucumbers and red onion to the dressing, toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served cold and pairs well with grilled meats or schnitzel.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayo.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for desired sweetness or tang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus chilling
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
