German Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and crunchy German Cucumber Salad, perfect as a side dish or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing cucumbers and slicing them thinly.
- Slice the onion and soak in cold water if a milder flavor is desired.
- Create the dressing by mixing sour cream (or yogurt) with vinegar and sugar until smooth.
- Combine cucumbers, onions, and dressing in a large bowl, gently tossing to coat.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding feta cheese, olives, or spices. Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, German salad, refreshing side dish, summer salad, healthy salad