How to Make a German Creamy Cucumber Salad in Ten Minutes

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Cooking is one of my passions. I like to make nutritious and tasty foods at home without using preservatives and artificial colors.

Cucumbers Are Soothing and Delightful

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!

Cook Time


Prep time	Ready in	Yields
10 min	10 min	Serves three people

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, washed, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons dill leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt (sour cream gives a creamier texture)
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, roasted
1 tablespoon thick milk
1/4 teaspoon 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 the 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 to 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!