Gurkensalat: A Refreshing German Cucumber Salad
A vibrant and crunchy German cucumber salad that’s refreshing and packed with flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers: Wash them thoroughly and slice thinly.
- Sprinkle with salt: Place in a colander and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the onion: Finely slice the red onion.
- Make the dressing: Combine vinegar, sour cream, and sugar in a bowl and whisk.
- Combine it all: Rinse the cucumbers, pat dry, and mix with onions and dressing.
- Add dill: Chop and mix in if using.
- Taste and adjust: Modify seasoning to your preference.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for best flavor and garnish with fresh dill or black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Gurkensalat, German salad, cucumber salad, vegetarian salad, summer recipes