Description
Also called Gurkensalat, this version of this recipe is simple, easy, and delicious!
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
- Step: Slice cucumbers thin and place in a large bowl. (We use a mandoline.)
- Step: Slice onion and place in the bowl with the cucumber.
- Step: Sprinkle salt over top. Let sit for 2 hours, or until there is a large amount of liquid in the bowl, almost covering the cucumbers.
- Step: Drain cucumbers and onion and rinse with cold water. (Taste test here. You can always rinse again if it seems too salty.)
- Step: Add heavy cream, vinegar, and fresh dill and stir well.
- Step: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
We have always left the skins on the cucumbers for more texture and flavor, but they can also be peeled prior to slicing if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cold Mix
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, Gurkensalat