Classic German Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Summer Tradition
A traditional German Gurkensalat featuring thinly sliced cucumbers in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing with fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds using a knife or mandoline.
- Toss cucumber slices with salt and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in chopped fresh dill.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers, toss well, and refrigerate for 1 hour.