creamy cucumber salad - north german version

4 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on May 5, 2025

My mom always made cucumber salad like this. Known as Gurken Salat in German! My mom always used mayo. If you want to take the time, you can sprinkle the cuke/onions with salt and let sit for an hour or so and drain off the excess liquid before adding dressing. I'm never that patient.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2 cup white or red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, plain yogurt or light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or Splenda (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make creamy cucumber salad - north german version

  • Step 1
    Peel cucumber, if desired. Thinly slice into a bowl. Thinly slice onions, cut slices in half, and add to cucumbers.
  • Step 2
    Mix together sour cream, vinegar, sugar/Splenda, and dill.
  • Step 3
    Pour over cukes and onions. Taste for and adjust salt and pepper.

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Category: Other Salads
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: German

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