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German Cucumber Salad

VegetarianSoups & SaladsNo-Cook

Time: 8 hours 50 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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There always seems to come a point in the middle of summer when the heat is a-blazin' and unbearable, and not a single warm dish sounds appetizing. When that time rolls around, it's mandatory to have a recipe on hand that is cool, refreshing, and, as an added bonus, nourishing. German Cucumber Salad checks all those boxes and then some! Crunchy cucumbers and sweet onions swim in a rejuvenating, creamy, and sweet German-inspired dressing. The part that will make your ears perk up — this delightful, flavorful salad is chilled and eaten cold! German Cucumber Salad is here to ensure you stay as cool as a cucumber this season!

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion, optional, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1 -On a platter, spread out the cucumbers and the onions.

Step 2 -Season the cucumber-onion mixture with the salt and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3 -Squeeze the excess moisture from the cucumber-onion mixture away from the platter.

Step 4 -In a large bowl, stir the sour cream, the sugar, the vinegar, the dill, and the parsley together.

Step 5 -Fold the cucumber-onion mixture into the sour cream mixture.

Step 6 -Refrigerate the salad for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 7 -Garnish with the paprika and serve.

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