german cucumber salad

This is a recipe for a refreshing German Cucumber Salad. Called Gurkensalat, it&#039;s a staple side salad you&#039;ll find versions of in every household in Germany. It&#039;s particularly favoured during the warmer weather for its cooling effects, as well as alongside rich mains such as German Pork Knuckle.It will go with virtually any European or Western dish, as it has a clean, neutral flavour.The dressing is very thick at first, but it naturally becomes diluted with the cucumber juices so you end up with a thinner, white dressing. This makes this Cucumber Salad refreshing rather than cloying. Don&#039;t skip the dill, it really makes it!

German Cucumber Salad

English / telegraph cucumbers ((ie. long cucumbers. Sub 4 x Lebanese cucumbers, Note 1))

sour cream ((sub plain, thick yogurt))

tbsp white vinegar ((plain distilled vinegar))

tsp white sugar

dill (, finely chopped)

tsp salt

Black pepper

Peel cucumbers and finely slice into 2mm / 0.2&quot; slices using a mandoline (or by hand and show off your knife skills!)

Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Toss cucumbers with dressing, then set aside for at least 4 hours or even overnight. The cucumbers will soften and leach juice which will thin the dressing to the right consistency.

Serving: Toss well then transfer to bowl for serving. Serve chilled for the most refreshing flavour!

German Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer salad made with simple ingredients that are a staple in most kitchens! This recipe is easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for a potluck, family dinner, or summer cookout.

German Cucumber Salad Recipe

English cucumbers

sour cream

tbsp white vinegar

tsp sugar

tbsp dill (fresh or frozen)

black pepper

Peel the cucumbers if desired and thinly slice them with a mandoline slicer. The thinner the better! Put them in a large salad bowl.

In a medium bowl whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and dill. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pour dressing over cucumber slices and toss until combined. Cover and let chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Serve with a slotted spoon.

This cucumber salad with vinegar is perfect for barbecues and picnics, a refreshing mix of tangy and salty sliced cucumbers and onions.

Cucumber Salad with Vinegar

large, cucumbers (English if possible)

yellow onion

dill (optional)

white vinegar

sugar

salt

pepper

Slice the cucumbers as thin as possible, using a mandolin if desired. Peel and thinly slice the onion into half moon shapes. Layer the cucumbers and onions in a large shallow bowl; add the dill (if using).

In a small bowl, mix the white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the cucumbers and onions, mixing everything together to ensure even coverage. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Stir again to evenly mix the dressing. Then serve with a slotted spoon. Store refrigerated for up to 7 days; the flavor even improves over time!

A creamy, simple and refreshing cucumber salad in a sour cream and dill dressing.

sour cream (or plain yogurt)

yellow mustard (or Dijon)

white vinegar apple cider vinegar)

milk

salt (more

black pepper (more

dill

cucumber

red onion (or yellow or white onion)

Whisk or stir together sour cream (or yogurt), mustard, vinegar, milk, salt, pepper and dill in a medium bowl until combined.

Add sliced cucumbers and onions and gently stir or toss to coat evenly.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

This creamy cucumber salad, also known as German cucumber salad, is a refreshing combination of cucumbers, red onion and dill tossed in a simple dressing. Dill cucumber salad takes just minutes to make and is the perfect side dish for any summer meal.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

cucumbers

red onion

Place the cucumbers, red onion and dill in a large bowl.

In small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, sour cream and sugar.&nbsp;

Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat evenly.&nbsp;

Serve immediately, or chill for up to one hour.

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This creamy cucumber salad, also known as German cucumber salad, is a refreshing combination of cucumbers, red onion and dill tossed in a simple dressing.

This refreshing and creamy German Cucumber Salad is the perfect, gourmet summer side dish.

dill (chopped)

cucumbers (thinly sliced)

½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)

Salt

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, and chopped dill until well combined.

Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion to the dressing and toss until they are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

German cucumber salad (Gurkensalat) is a refreshing side dish with sour cream, vinegar, and dill. Light, creamy, and perfect for any meal.

German Cucumber Salad | Gurkensalat

English cucumber

TBSP sugar

TBSP vinegar

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber (a mandolin works well for very thin slices).

In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, vinegar, and finely chopped dill.

Add cucumbers to the dressing and stir until coated.

Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

A German-style cucumber salad recipe with a cool and creamy dressing made with sour cream.

red onion, sliced

mayonnaise

onion powder

A thoroughly authentic Creamy German Cucumber Salad recipe to accompany your summer dinners, BBQ&#039;s, potlucks and picnics - or enjoy it any time of year! 

Creamy German Cucumber Salad

onion

garlic (, minced)

For the Creamy Dressing:

yogurt

white wine vinegar

Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and toss with the teaspoon of salt.  Let sit for about 30 minutes then drain thoroughly.  Add the sliced onions to the cucumbers.

To make the dressing:  Place all remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions and stir to combine.  Add more salt and pepper to taste.Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (4 hours if using dried herbs) before serving.

My cucumbers are sitting with the salt on them as we speak.  Just made the dressing exactly as written.  It is super tasty!  😋. Looking forward to enjoying this fresh and tasty salad.

Great recipe but I adjusted it to our liking. I used red onion, 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped, red wine vinegar, dried dill and no sugar as I have trouble digesting it. This is the only recipe that I saw that I could adapt without a big alteration to the taste. IT'S A KEEPER.

The cucumbers remain fresh and crispy in this recipe. The sugar lends a tiny bit of sweetness, just enough. I picked up a literal bouquet of dill from my local grocer and figured this would be the perfect thing to make to highlight its freshness. Delicious, and balanced out my Christmas dinner quite nicely, along with the Rouladen and Rotkohl recipes from here!

Hi Susan, this is exactly how my Mutti made the salad, with condense milk, lemon and sugar. If she didn't have a lemon she used white vinegar (the strong type which needed to be deluted). You are right with different areas of Germany, different ways of making salad etc. My Mutti was born and grew up in Thuringia (former East German) but fled to the west with her sister when she was 20 years old. She settled in Essen (close to the Dutch border). I am wondering if she knew her recipe for this salad from Thuringia or from North Rhine-Westphalia. Both have not much in common when it comes to any recipe. Well, you are the first one I know who know the same condense milk, lemon and sugar recipe.

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