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Classic German Cucumber Salad with Dill (Gurkensalat)
The timeless German grandmother's staple: paper-thin cucumber ribbons tossed in a velvety sour cream dressing with vibrant fresh dill, white wine vinegar, and a touch of white pepper.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Crisp English or garden cucumbers2 piece
- Sour cream or Schmand120 g
- Fresh dill15 g
- White wine vinegar20 ml
- Sugar5 g
- Sunflower oil15 ml
- Salt4 g
- Ground white pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Slice cucumbers paper-thin into a bowl. Toss with salt and let rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess liquid. Lightly squeeze out excess water with your hands.
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2
In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with white wine vinegar, oil, sugar, white pepper, and finely chopped dill until smooth.
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3
Pour dressing over drained cucumber ribbons and toss gently to coat evenly.
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4
Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving so the crisp cucumbers absorb the fresh dill flavors.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Traditional German Regional Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
