German Cucumber Salad

Name: German Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a chilled sour cream dressing with fresh dill and white wine vinegar. A traditional side dish that is tangy, light, and refreshing.

15 minEasyServes 465 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Toss 2 thinly sliced English cucumbers with half of the 1 tsp salt in a colander and let drain for 15 minutes.
2

Gently press the English cucumbers with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3

Whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and remaining salt in a bowl.
4

Add English cucumbers to the dressing and toss until fully coated.
5

Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make German Cucumber Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does German Cucumber Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double German Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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