German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)

Name: German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, peeled, very thinly sliced; 1/2 small sweet or white onion, very thinly sliced; Dash salt; 1/4 cup water; 2 Tbs. light oil (or olive oil); 3 Tbs. apple cider vinegar; 2 Tbs. sugar; 2 Tbs. sour cream; 1 pinch pepper; 1/4 cup “fresh” dill, very finely chopped; 1 Tsp. dried chives; 1 Tsp. dried parsley; 1 Tsp. fresh lemon juice

Rick M @RickM_PTC

PTC, GA.

A German side dish or salad that often gets overlooked, but makes for a great accompaniment to most German meals. A great side too with grilled meats, especially with brats and chicken. It's very popular when “cukes” are in season / garden harvested, but year-round enjoyment when store bought should also be considered.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2large cucumbers, peeled, very thinly sliced
1/2small sweet or white onion, very thinly sliced
Dashsalt
1/4 cupwater
2 Tbs.light oil (or olive oil)
3 Tbs.apple cider vinegar
2 Tbs.sugar
2 Tbs.sour cream
1 pinchpepper
1/4 cup“fresh” dill, very finely chopped
1 Tsp.dried chives
1 Tsp.dried parsley
1 Tsp.fresh lemon juice

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Steps

1

Peel the cucumbers and slice the “cukes” very thin so that they’re almost transparent. Place in a bowl and dust lightly with salt as you go. This will draw out the moisture.
2

Slice the onion thinly and then cut in half. Place them in the bowl on top of the cucumber slices. Allow this to sit for 30 minutes.
3

In a small measuring cup (1 cp.), mix the water, oil, cider vinegar, and sugar until dissolved. Add the sour cream, dash of pepper, and mix well.
4

Taste for a balance of even sweetness and sour and adjust accordingly. Add fresh dill, chives, parsley, and lemon juice and mix well. Set aside.
5

Gently squeeze excess moisture from the cuke slices and drain the juices. Pour the dressing over the slices, fold over a few times, and refrigerate. After 2-3 hours fold over again.
6

One hour later, drain the bowl juices into a measuring cup and taste for proper balance. Adjust for taste accordingly and pour over the salad. Serve at slightly below room temperature or chilled.