Description
This German Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish that pairs perfectly with hearty German mains. Made with thinly sliced cucumbers in a creamy dill dressing, it’s a classic recipe that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle with salt, toss to coat, and let sit for 20–30 minutes. Gently squeeze or pat dry with a towel.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, and pepper. Add red onion if using. Mix in drained cucumbers.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- English cucumbers work best for fewer seeds and less water content.
- For a tangier version, add lemon juice or use yogurt instead of sour cream.
- This salad complements schnitzel, bratwurst, or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
