Creamy German Cucumber Salad Recipe with Fresh Dill and Sour Cream
A quick, refreshing, and creamy cucumber salad featuring fresh dill and a tangy sour cream dressing. Perfect as a cooling side dish for summer meals or simple dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1 pound or 500 grams)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream, preferably full-fat
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 small shallot, finely minced
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. To reduce wateriness, sprinkle slices with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Finely chop the fresh dill and mince the shallot if using.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add cucumbers, dill, and shallots to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soften slightly before serving.
Notes
Salting cucumbers before mixing helps reduce excess water and prevents a watery salad. Use fresh dill for best flavor. The salad tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes and can be made a few hours ahead. For dairy-free versions, substitute sour cream with thick coconut or cashew cream. Avoid reheating; serve chilled or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150 grams)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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