Cucumbers are great additions to most salads. They are crunchy, mildly sweet, and a bit watery. They offer many health benefits in addition to their delightful and soothing properties.
Cucumbers purportedly help to:
Hydrate and cool the body
Flush out toxins
Maintain skin and eye health
Aid weight-loss
This German cucumber salad is a very easy and simple dish that can be made in a jiffy. Crunchy cucumbers are complemented by a mildly spiced, creamy dressing, producing a cold salad that is delightful in the summer—or anytime!
5 stars for German Creamy Cucumber Salad
Cook Time
Prep time: 10 min
Ready in: 10 min
Yields: Serves three people
Ingredients
1 medium cucumber, washed, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp dill leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt (sour cream gives a creamier texture)
1 tsp vinegar
1/4 tsp pepper powder
1/4 tsp mustard seeds, roasted
1 tbsp thick milk
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, add cucumber and onion.
In a separate bowl, add yogurt or sour cream, pepper powder, chopped dill leaves, roasted mustard seeds, vinegar, milk, and salt. Whisk these ingredients together.
Add the sauce to the bowl containing sliced cucumbers and onions.
Stir the contents. Your favorite German cucumber salad is ready!
Serving Notes:
Serve right away or after refrigerating for an hour. This salad will stay fresh for 4-5 hours if refrigerated.
You can serve it as a starter or as a side dish for the meal. It is truly a healthy, refreshing, and delightful starter. Enjoy!
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Step one: Keep all the ingredients ready.
Step two: Put sour cream or yogurt, chopped dill leaves, roasted mustard seeds, vinegar, milk, salt, and pepper powder in a mixing bowl. Whisk them nicely.
Step three: Add sliced cucumbers and red onions. Stir well. Your German cucumber salad is ready! Use it as-is or refrigerate it for an hour before serving.
German cucumber salad
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1
Calories
33
Calories from Fat
9
% Daily Value *
Fat 1 g
2%
Saturated fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
1%
Sugar 0 g
Fiber 1 g
4%
Protein 1 g
2%
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 32 mg
1%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change
depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been
professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
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