German Cucumber Salad
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German Cucumber Salad
Description
This German Cucumber Salad starts with peeling and thinly slicing cucumbers into fine rounds. The dressing combines sour cream (or thick plain yogurt), white vinegar, sugar, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. The cucumbers are tossed in this dressing and left to rest for at least four hours or overnight, during which the cucumbers soften and release juices that thin the dressing to just the right consistency.
The salad achieves a balance of creamy tanginess from the sour cream, a touch of acidity from the vinegar, a mild sweetness, and an herbal note from the dill. Its texture is tender, with softened cucumber slices that retain some slight crispness. It is best served chilled to highlight its refreshing qualities.
For best results, English or telegraph cucumbers are recommended for their milder flavor and less watery flesh, but Lebanese cucumbers can be substituted acknowledging a slightly thinner dressing and softer cucumbers. The salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days before the cucumbers become too soft.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber ie. long cucumbers. Sub 4 x Lebanese cucumbers, Note 1, English or telegraph variety
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream (sub plain, thick yogurt)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar (plain distilled vinegar)
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp dill finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers and finely slice into 2mm / 0.2" slices using a mandoline (or by hand and show off your knife skills!)
- Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Toss cucumbers with dressing, then set aside for at least 4 hours or even overnight. The cucumbers will soften and leach juice which will thin the dressing to the right consistency.
- Serving: Toss well then transfer to bowl for serving. Serve chilled for the most refreshing flavour!
Notes
- English or telegraph cucumbers are preferred for a less watery salad, but you can use 4 Lebanese cucumbers as a substitute.
- Peeling Lebanese cucumbers is optional since their skin is thinner compared to telegraph cucumbers.
- Best consumed within 2 days as cucumbers soften over time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66cal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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