German Cucumber Salad
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 ...
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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
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Peel cucumbers and finely slice into 2mm / 0.2" slices using a mandoline (or by hand and show off your knife skills!)
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Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
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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.
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Serving: Toss well then transfer to bowl for serving. Serve chilled for the most refreshing flavour!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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