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Creamy German Cucumber Salad
A thoroughly authentic Creamy German Cucumber Salad recipe to accompany your summer dinners, BBQ's, potlucks and picnics - or enjoy it any time of year!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 83 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds or 700 grams), sliced to desired thinness
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced yellow onion
- 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 chopped fresh dill (fresh is best but can substitute 2 teaspoons dried dill)
- 2-3 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
272IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% 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.