Description
Get ready to fall in love with this classic German Cucumber Salad—cool, creamy, and crisp in every bite. It’s the perfect easy side dish for your next summer BBQ, cozy dinner, or refreshing lunch. Made with thin-sliced cucumbers, tangy sour cream, fresh dill, and just the right touch of vinegar and sugar, this salad brings authentic Old-World flavor to your table. Whether you’re looking for quick salad ideas, healthy sides, or simple food recipes to wow your guests, this creamy cucumber salad is a must-try!
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers
1/2 medium white onion
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
1. Slice cucumbers very thin using a mandoline or knife.
2. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain and squeeze excess moisture.
3. Thinly slice the onion and optionally soak in cold water to reduce sharpness.
4. In a bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine cucumbers and onion with the dressing and toss well.
6. Chill for at least one hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Salting and draining cucumbers is key to preventing a watery salad.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: creamy cucumber salad, quick salad, summer side, German recipes, healthy sides