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German Cucumber Salad

Author: Lexa
This cucumber salad, in German called “Gurkensalat”, with fresh dill and a traditional sweet and sour dressing is my grandmother’s go-to side for Schnitzel. It is a fantastic light and fresh tasting side salad, which can be combined with many different dishes and takes minutes to prepare.
4.89 from 52 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 4 servings
Calories 122 kcal

Tools

  • Mandolin

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 100 g red onion
  • 10 g dill, roughly chopped (leaves from about 9 branches)
  • 3 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (or other salad oil)
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 125 ml water (½ cup, lukewarm)

Instructions

  • Wash and peel the cucumber.
  • Slice the cucumber thinly using a knife or if available a mandolin.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Stir the water into the dressing mix. The water should be lukewarm so the sugar and salt dissolve properly.
  • Add the onions to the dressing.
  • Lastly, mix the dressing with the dill and sliced cucumbers. Let the salad sit for a minimum of 10-15 minutes before serving so the cucumbers can absorb the dressing.

Notes

Storage
As any salad this cucumber salad is best eaten fresh. You can store it in a closed container for a day in the fridge.

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories: 122kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 588mg (26%) | Potassium: 177mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 274IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 26mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat
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