German Cucumber Dressing Food

GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD (GURKENSALAT)

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Fresh and crispy German cucumber salad, just like the kind you know and love from German restaurants!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew, www.daringgourmet.com

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers (peeled and thinly sliced into rounds (if the cucumbers aren't waxed you can leave the peels on for more color))
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional - I don't always include these)
1 tablespoon dried minced onion (more concentrated flavor than fresh onion)
3 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and toss with a heaping teaspoon of salt. Let sit for about 30 minutes then drain thoroughly. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the cucumbers and stir to combine. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring it a couple of times. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Sodium 392 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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This is a recipe for a refreshing German Cucumber Salad. Called Gurkensalat, it's a staple side salad you'll find versions of in every household in Germany. It's particularly favoured during the warmer weather for its cooling effects, as well as alongside rich mains such as German Pork Knuckle.It will go with virtually any European or Western dish, as it has a clean, neutral flavour.The dressing is very thick at first, but it naturally becomes diluted with the cucumber juices so you end up with a thinner, white dressing. This makes this Cucumber Salad refreshing rather than cloying. Don't skip the dill, it really makes it!

Provided by Nagi

Categories Side Salad

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 English / telegraph cucumbers ((ie. long cucumbers. Sub 4 x Lebanese cucumbers, Note 1))
1/2 cup sour cream ((sub plain, thick yogurt))
1 tbsp white vinegar ((plain distilled vinegar))
1 tsp white sugar
1 tbsp fresh dill (, finely chopped)
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper

Steps:

Peel cucumbers and finely slice into 2mm / 0.2" slices using a mandoline (or by hand and show off your knife skills!)
Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Toss cucumbers with dressing, then set aside for at least 4 hours or even overnight. The cucumbers will soften and leach juice which will thin the dressing to the right consistency.
Serving: Toss well then transfer to bowl for serving. Serve chilled for the most refreshing flavour!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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Make and share this German Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thily sliced
1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
3 small roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
1/2-3/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

Place the cucumbers, onions and tomatoes in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad mixture.
Toss to coat well.
Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 111.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.6