Description
German Cucumber Salad is a crisp, refreshing dish made with thin-sliced cucumbers, onions, and a tangy-sweet dill dressing. It’s perfect as a summer side or to balance rich mains like schnitzel or roasted meats. Easy to make and even better chilled, this salad brings old-world flavor to your modern table.
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers
1 small white onion
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dill (fresh chopped or dried)
Instructions
1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds. Use a mandoline for uniform slices.
2. Thinly slice the onion into paper-thin strips.
3. Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for 30 minutes. Pat dry.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, pepper, and dill until the sugar dissolves.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onions. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
6. Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir again just before plating.
Notes
For extra crunch, serve in a chilled glass bowl straight from the fridge.
Use fresh dill if possible—it brings out the best herbal flavor.
Don’t skip salting the cucumbers; it prevents a watery salad later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, German side dish, summer salad, vinegar salad