Germany Gurkensalat (Cucumber Salad)
Gurkensalat is a pickled cucumber salad that is quick and easy to prepare but full of strong flavors. This German favorite can be eaten immediately after it is assembled if it's too hard to resist, but it also benefits from being refrigerated for eight hours or more before serving. This tangy and creamy salad is a staple of German cooking and a favorite way to serve humble cucumbers.
Recipe Servings: 8
Prep Time
15 minutes
+ 8 hours 30 minutes resting
+ 8 hours 30 minutes resting
Cook Time
Total Time
8 hours 45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
Dressing:- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 Tbsp (25 g) sugar
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) white vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 g) dried dill
- 1 tsp (5 g) dried parsley
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) paprika, to garnish
Directions
- Spread the sliced cucumber and onion on a tray. Season them with salt and leave to rest for about 30 minutes. Pour the extracted water off of the tray and, if necessary, squeeze any leftover moisture from the cucumbers.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix the cucumber and onion with dressing and refrigerate the mixture for at least 8 hours.
- Serve cold, garnished with paprika.
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