German Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and creamy salad made with cucumbers, onions, and dill, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–4 medium cucumbers (about 8 cups cucumbers)
- 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped fine
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thin and place in a large bowl. (A mandoline can be used for this.)
- Slice onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Sprinkle salt over the top. Allow to sit for 2 hours, or until a large amount of liquid forms in the bowl, almost covering the cucumbers.
- Drain the cucumbers and onion and rinse with cold water. (Taste test here; you can rinse again for less saltiness if needed.)
- Add heavy cream, vinegar, and fresh dill, and stir well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg