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A classic German creamy cucumber salad, known as Gurkensalat. This refreshing side dish features thinly sliced cucumbers in a tangy sour cream and dill dressing. It's the perfect light and crisp accompaniment to hearty meals or summer barbecues.
Salt and Drain Cucumbers (35 minutes)
Dry the Cucumbers (2 minutes)
Prepare the Dressing (3 minutes)
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A classic German creamy cucumber salad, known as Gurkensalat. This refreshing side dish features thinly sliced cucumbers in a tangy sour cream and dill dressing. It's the perfect light and crisp accompaniment to hearty meals or summer barbecues.
This german recipe takes 75 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 161.91 calories per serving with 2.89g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side_dish or salad or appetizer.
Combine and Chill (35 minutes)
Serve (1 minute)
Replace the full-fat sour cream with plain Greek yogurt or a mix of half yogurt and half sour cream for a lighter, tangier dressing.
Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh chives or parsley along with the dill for a more complex herbal flavor.
Use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar for a slightly fruitier, milder tang.
For a vegan version, use a plant-based sour cream alternative and ensure your sugar is vegan.
Cucumbers are composed of about 96% water, making this salad a delicious and refreshing way to help you stay hydrated, especially in warmer weather.
Cucumbers, onions, and fresh dill contain various antioxidants, including flavonoids and tannins, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the body.
If made with sour cream or yogurt containing live active cultures, this salad can be a source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy digestive system.
A single serving of this salad (approximately 1 cup) contains around 120-150 calories, depending on the fat content of the sour cream used.
Yes, it can be a healthy side dish. Cucumbers are hydrating and low in calories. The dressing contains fat from the sour cream, but it also provides some protein and calcium. To make it healthier, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to increase protein and reduce fat.
It's best served within a few hours of making it. While you can make it a day ahead, the cucumbers will continue to release water over time, which can make the dressing thinner. If making ahead, you may need to drain off a little liquid before serving.
This salad is a classic accompaniment to hearty German dishes like Schnitzel, Bratwurst, or roasted meats. It's also excellent for summer barbecues alongside grilled chicken, fish, or burgers.
The most common reason for a watery salad is not removing enough moisture from the cucumbers. The salting, resting, and squeezing step is essential and should not be rushed or skipped.