German Deli Cucumber Salad Gurkensalat 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

GURKENSALAT (GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD)

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A traditional German favorite that I have loved since I was a child. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Substitute cider vinegar for a different flavor. I prefer to leave the skins on the cucumbers for more texture and flavor, but they can also be peeled prior to slicing if desired. Flavor is best when marinated for several hours before serving.

Provided by hisunbeam

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, sliced thin
½ onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Spread cucumbers and onion on a platter; season with salt and let rest for 30 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from cucumbers.
Stir sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, and parsley together in a large bowl.
Fold cucumber and onion slices into the sour cream mixture.
Refrigerate 8 hours to over night; garnish with paprika to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 300.9 mg, Sugar 5 g

CREAMY GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD (GURKENSALAT)

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Creamy German Cucumber Salad, or Gurkensalat, is a fresh and simple side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers in a sour cream and dill dressing!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories Salad

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream
1 clove pressed (or finely minced/mashed garlic)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh minced dill
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt (DIVIDED)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 pounds seedless cucumbers (such as 2 large English cucumbers)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, garlic, white wine vinegar, dill, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate.
Peel and very thinly slice the cucumbers. Add the cucumber slices to a colander placed over a deep bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and stir well to coat all of the slices. Loosely cover with a paper towel (or a clean kitchen towel) and allow to drain for 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes or so.
After 2 hours, press down on the cucumbers in the colander to extract any extra moisture. Spread out the slices on a couple of paper towels and pat dry. Remove the dressing from the fridge and stir in the cucumber slices. Either serve immediately or return to the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight. Just before serving, adjust the salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 405 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving