Creamy German Cucumber Salad
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Creamy German Cucumber Salad
Description
This salad uses cucumbers sliced to the desired thinness and salted to draw out moisture, ensuring a crisp bite. The addition of thinly sliced yellow onions introduces mild savory notes. The dressing is a blend of sour cream and plain yogurt, which together provide a creamy base with a slight tang. White wine vinegar adds acidity, complemented by fresh or dried dill for fragrance and a hint of sweetness from added sugar. Salt and freshly ground black pepper season the mix to taste.
After the dressing is combined with the cucumbers and onions, the salad is chilled for at least two hours (or longer with dried dill) allowing flavors to meld and the texture to firm. This dish serves as a refreshing side, pairing well with sandwiches, grilled meats, or lighter meals. Its creamy, cool character makes it suitable for warmer days or as a crisp complement to richer dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber about 1 1/2 pounds or 700 grams), sliced to desired thinness, large
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup yellow onion sliced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- For the Creamy Dressing:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dill fresh is best but can substitute 2 teaspoons dried dill, chopped, fresh
- 2-3 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 272IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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