German Cucumber Salad

5 from 2 votes

This refreshing German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, is easy to throw together and is so flavorful. Thinly sliced cucumbers and fresh herbs are infused in a creamy, tangy sauce.

Prep Time15

chill time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, German

Keyword: cucumber salad, dill cucumber salad, German Cucumber Salad, german cucumber salad recipe, gurkensalat

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

mandoline with ⅛-inch thick slicer attachment

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers
½ cup red onion, about ½ onion
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Slice 2 English cucumbers and½ cup red onion, to ⅛-inch thickness using a mandoline and add them to a large bowl.
In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill, 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Pour the sour cream mixture over the cucumbers and toss until evenly combined. Cover the bowl and let it chill for at least several hours, or overnight, before serving.

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