Description
Cool, creamy, and refreshingly crisp, this German Cucumber Salad is a perfect side for warm days or heavy meals. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and onions tossed in a tangy-sweet sour cream dressing with dill, it brings vibrant flavor to any table. Ideal for quick lunches, picnics, or easy dinners, it’s a staple among classic European food ideas. Whether you’re seeking healthy snack options, light summer salad recipes, or easy dinner ideas, this traditional Gurkensalat checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers
1 small white onion
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
1. Peel cucumbers if needed and slice them very thin using a mandoline or knife.
2. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and place in a colander to rest for 30 minutes.
3. Thinly slice the onion; soak in cold water if you prefer a milder flavor.
4. In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and dill.
5. Pat the cucumbers dry to remove excess moisture.
6. Combine cucumbers and onions with the dressing and toss to coat.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors develop.
Notes
Always salt and drain cucumbers before mixing to keep the dressing thick and flavorful.
For extra tang, add a splash of lemon juice or more vinegar just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: german cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, summer salad, easy recipe, healthy side dish