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Traditional German Cucumber Salad is a favorite.

German Cucumber Salad

5 from 4 votes
Nothing says summer Sunday dinner at grandma's quite like German Cucumber Salad. Creamy, fresh with a bit of tang.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 large English cucumbers sliced thin, about 3 cups worth
  • ½ small red onion sliced very thin, about ⅓ cup worth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Spread cucumbers and onion on a paper towel-lined platter; season generously with salt and let rest for 30 minutes. Place another paper towel on top of the cucumbers and gently press excess moisture from the cucumbers.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, parsley, and paprika. Add the cucumbers and onions and stir gently to mix throughout.
  • Cover with a lid or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight; garnish with a sprinkling of additional paprika before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal · Carbohydrates: 7g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 3g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 8mg · Sodium: 297mg · Potassium: 144mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 5g · Vitamin A: 195IU · Vitamin C: 4mg · Calcium: 31mg · Iron: 1mg
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