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Gurkensalat

A classic German cucumber salad made with thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a cool, tangy sour cream and dill dressing.

15 minEasyServes 475 cal/serving

GermanSaladNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss 2 large thinly sliced English cucumber with 1 tsp fine sea salt in a colander and let stand for 15 minutes to drain.

  2. 2

    Gently press the cucumber slices to remove excess water.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

  4. 4

    Add the drained cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Gurkensalat?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Toss 2 large thinly sliced English cucumber with 1 tsp fine sea salt in a colander and let stand for 15 minutes to drain."

Why salt and drain the vegetables in Gurkensalat?

Step 1 reads: "Toss 2 large thinly sliced English cucumber with 1 tsp fine sea salt in a colander and let stand for 15 minutes to drain." Salt pulls water out. Doing it at step 1 means that water ends up in the colander rather than in the finished dish.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Gurkensalat?

The entry for Gurkensalat calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Gurkensalat dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Gurkensalat 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 many calories are in Gurkensalat?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 75 calories, with 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 290 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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