German Pickled Cucumber Salad Recipe Or Gurken Salat

GURKENSALAT (GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Spread cucumbers and onion on a platter; season with salt and let rest for 30 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from cucumbers.
• Stir sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, and parsley together in a large bowl.
• Fold cucumber and onion slices into the sour cream mixture.
• Refrigerate 8 hours to over night; garnish with paprika to serve.

GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD (GURKENSALAT)

Steps:

• Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and toss with a heaping teaspoon of salt. Let sit for about 30 minutes then drain thoroughly. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the cucumbers and stir to combine. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring it a couple of times. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

GERMAN DELI CUCUMBER SALAD (GURKENSALAT)

Steps:

• For marinade: mix all ingredients, oil comes last; mix well.
• Then cut the cucumber to fine slices using a potato peeler.
• Sprinkle salt on them and let it rest for 20 minutes.
• Drain liquid released by the cucumber.
• Mix the cucumber slices with the onion and marinade and add the herbs.
• Variation: You can add black olives and cubes of sheep´s or goat´s cheese.