Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe (Gurkensalat)
Serves 6
15 mins prep
15 mins total
This super quick and creamy German cucumber salad is my go-to side for fried foods like schnitzel, fried chicken wings or beer-battered German cod, as well as grilled favorites.
large English cucumbersCan use other cucumbers depending on what's available to you.
small shallotsmall diced
gGreek yogurt
gsour cream
mlheavy whipping cream
tbspwhite wine vinegar
tbspfresh dillStems removed and finely chopped. Or use 2 teaspoons of dried dill.
tspsalt
tspwhite peppera pinch. A note on white pepper: My Oma always used it. It has a softer, earthier heat than black pepper and blends beautifully into creamy dishes without visible specks (compared to black pepper). If you don't have it, leave it out or use black pepper instead.
tsppowdered sugaror use ¼ teaspoon of granulated sugar, honey.
Optionally peel the cucumbers (if skin is too thick or if the skin is bitter) and slice the cucumbers paper-thin using the thinnest setting on a mandolin slicer. Slice directly into a salad bowl.
Use protective gloves for extra safety!
large English cucumbers
Add the sliced shallot, Greek yogurt, sour cream, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, chopped dill, salt, white pepper, and powdered sugar. Stir to combine.
small shallot
g Greek yogurt
g sour cream
ml heavy whipping cream
tbsp white wine vinegar
tbsp fresh dill
tsp salt
tsp white pepper
tsp powdered sugar
Add dressing to the salad bowl and stir to evenly coat the cucumber slices.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra fresh dill, if desired, and serve with Schnitzel, Backfisch, grilled foods or sandwiches.