Funny story—after posting about my Japanese cucumber salad, a TikTok commenter mentioned Gurkensalat, the German version. I was intrigued!
Unlike the light, crisp dressing of the Japanese salad, Gurkensalat dresses the cucumbers in a creamy mix of sour cream and dill, giving it a rich texture and robust flavor. It's a whole different vibe but equally refreshing in its own right.
So, I took to the kitchen, adding a dash of smoked paprika and a spoonful of honey to the traditional German recipe. The result? A delightful twist that bridges the simplicity of the cucumbers with a deeper, aromatic profile. It’s definitely richer than the Japanese salad, but I love how each brings out a different side of the same vegetable.
If you’re ever curious about mixing up your salad routine, why not give this German take a try? It's a cozy yet refreshing side that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. And hey, if you’re anything like me, you’ll enjoy the playful contrast it brings next to its Japanese cousin on the dinner table.
Ingredients:
(Serve 2)
Any Seedless Cucumbers, 2 Large
Sea Salt, 1 TSP + 1 TSP
Red Onion Thinly Sliced, 1
Sour Cream, 1/2 Cup
Pure Honey, 2 TBSP
Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 TBSP
Dried Dill, 1 TSP
Dried Parsley, 1 TSP
Smoked Paprika, 1/2 TSP
Black Pepper, Pinch
Directions:
You can use a mandoline to thinly slice the cucumbers or you can simply use your kitchen knife.
Transfer to a bowl and toss in 1 TSP of salt.
Set it aside for 15 mins.
Transfer the onion to a bowl of hot water along with 1 TSP of salt.
Mix to combine well and set it aside for 15 mins.
In the meantime, add the rest of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Mix until well combined.
Squeeze out as much liquid as humanly can from the cucumbers and drain the onion.
Transfer the cucumbers and onion to the sour cream mixture.
Toss until well combined.
Taste and adjust for seasonings with salt and pepper. You can also add more sour cream to your preference.
Cover and set it aside in the fridge for at least 4 hours to overnight.
Serve and enjoy.
Creamy, crunchy and nourishing…
I still prefer the Japanese version...
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