German Cucumber Salad

Amber Bracegirdle | Bluebonnet Baker

This creamy German Cucumber Salad - combining soured cream, cucumber and dill - makes a unique and delicious side dish.

German Cucumber Salad, also known as Gurkensalat, is a simple yet flavorful salad, perfect served as a side dish at a pot-luck or BBQ.

Crisp, refreshing cucumbers mixed with sour cream, vinegar and dill form a wonderful combination with a uniquely delicious flavor. Believe us when we say that this is a recipe you'll be returning to over and over again!

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While our German Cucumber Salad recipe is the creamy version, you can also make a vinegar based one that omits the sour cream and increases the vinegar by 1/4 cup. You'll also need to add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. 

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A great make-ahead salad

To allow this salad to fully develop its flavors, we recommend making the dressing ahead of time so that all of its components can infuse. You can add the cucumbers if you wish, but the moisture can be drawn out of the them, which may make the salad a little watery.

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We like to add a mixture of thinly sliced cucumbers and chunkier ones in this recipe. The thin ones absorb the dill-icious dressing and the thicker ones add a nice contrast and crunchy texture to the salad. Ensure that you use fresh dill, as dried dill really lacks in flavor and your salad will not be as yummy as it could be! 

To make this summery salad, you will only need 10 minutes prep time! It will stay fresh for about 3 days if refrigerated in an air-tight container. 

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TIP: This is a low-carb recipe, making it ideal if you are limiting the amount of carbs you consume.

If you're also trying to cut back on your calorie intake, try making this salad with natural, unflavored yogurt instead of soured cream. Your family will barely notice the difference, but your waist-line will!

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German Cucumber Salad

    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Cucumbers, around 2.5 lbs, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 Sweet Onion, (small), thinly sliced into rings
  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Directions

  1. If you wish to salt the cucumbers to draw out some moisture, place a colander into a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, onions and salt to the colander and toss so that the salt is evenly distributed. Allow this to sit for 1 hour.
  2. Line a baking sheet with paper towel and place the cucumbers and onions on it. Lay another layer of paper towel on top and pat dry.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, dill, vinegar and finish with some freshly cracked black pepper. 
  4. In a large serving bowl, add the cucumbers and onions and drizzle with the dressing; toss well to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
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Author: Amber Bracegirdle
Source: Food Network
Recipe Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Servings Per Recipe 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 48
Calories 122

% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat 6g
19%
  Saturated Fat 4g
1%
Sodium 23mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
2%
  Dietary Fiber 2g
  Sugars 5g
4%
Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Amber Bracegirdle

About Amber

Amber is a native Texan, born to a family of fabulous cooks. She shares her love of all things Tex-Mex and Southern both on her blog, Bluebonnet Baker, and here on Food Fanatic. She heavily endorses the use of the contraction "y'all".

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