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German cucumber salad with sour cream in a white bowl, garnished with fresh dill.

German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream

A refreshing, creamy German cucumber salad made with sour cream, dill, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for BBQs, this simple family-style side dish comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled meats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers or 4 medium Persian cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced (optional)

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers thinly (use a mandoline if you have one) and place in a colander. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, dill, and pepper until smooth.
  3. After 10 minutes, gently squeeze handfuls of cucumber slices to remove excess liquid (do not rinse). Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Add cucumbers and red onion (if using) to the dressing and toss gently to coat.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Garnish with extra dill before serving.