Description
A refreshing German cucumber salad, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/21/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard or Dijon
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/41/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
- 1/41/2 teaspoon black pepper (more or less, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill (more or less, to taste)
- 1 large English cucumber, washed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion or yellow or white onion
Instructions
- Mix the Dressing: Start by whisking together the vinegar, mustard, milk, salt, and pepper until everything is combined. Aim for a smooth consistency with a sweet and tangy aroma. Do not over-whisk, as this may cause the oil to separate.
- Combine Ingredients: Add your sliced cucumbers and chopped dill to the bowl with the dressing, tossing gently to coat. This will let the cucumbers soak up the flavors while avoiding a mushy texture.
- Chill Before Serving: Let your salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour, allowing the flavors to develop. You will know it is ready once a slight condensation forms on the bowl. Do not refrigerate for too long, or the cucumbers may become soft.
- Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste your salad and adjust with more salt or dill if needed. The goal is to enhance the flavors without any single ingredient overpowering the others.
- Serve It Fresh: Spoon portion into plates or bowls immediately after chilling. Serving right away ensures the cucumbers remain crisp, so aim to serve within two hours.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Best served within a few hours of refrigeration to prevent cucumbers from becoming soggy.
- Expert Tips: If watery dressing is a concern, serve your salad within 2 hours to keep the cucumbers from releasing excess liquid. Limit refrigeration time to 30 minutes to an hour for crisp cucumbers. Adjust salt, pepper, and dill to taste if the flavor seems bland. When preparing ahead, refrigerate for no longer than 1 hour for optimal taste and texture.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve alongside grilled meats like chicken or sausages or pair with crusty bread for a light lunch.
- Recipe Variations: Add a splash of lemon juice for extra freshness, incorporate feta cheese for a salty component, or mix in bell peppers for additional crunch.
- Ingredient Notes: Use English cucumbers for their thinner skin and seedless quality, and choose red onion for color but any variety is acceptable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg