German Cucumber Salad | The Recipe Critic

This refreshing German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, is easy to throw together and is so flavorful. Thinly sliced cucumbers and fresh herbs are infused in a creamy, tangy sauce. It makes the perfect healthy snack or side dish.

Trendy Cucumber Salads

I’ve seen so many fun and different cucumber salad trends on the socials! This German cucumber salad recipe came to me after watching one of these videos and looking in my kitchen to see what I had to work with. I fell in love with the idea of cucumbers immersed in fresh dill mixed with red onion and tangy sour cream. I played around and came up with something so delicious and refreshing that I seriously ate the whole thing! You have to try it!

How To Make German Cucumber Salad

You can have this salad ready in just 15 minutes. You will want it to chill to let all the flavors meld together. I still ate a few bites right after I had put it together, and it still tasted great!

1. Slice: Slice the cucumbers and onion to ⅛-inch thickness using a mandoline and add them to a large bowl.
2. Whisk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, dill, parsley, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss: Pour the sour cream mixture over the cucumbers and toss until evenly combined. Cover the bowl and let it chill for at least several hours, or overnight, before serving.

More Cucumber Salad Recipes

Some trends are worth jumping on and trying. Cucumbers are my favorite, and I want any and all recipes that call for cucumbers. My cucumber sandwiches are some of my favorites, as well as my spring roll in a bowl and California rolls.