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Cucumber Dill Salad.
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5 from 7 votes

Cucumber Dill Salad (Gurkensalat)

Cucumber Dill Salad or Gurkensalat is an incredible salad that is easy to make. It’s not only tasty, but also very refreshing, making it perfect for your holiday get-together.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: German
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Chula King

Equipment

  • Food processor with 3 mm slicing blade

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 English or hothouse cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced (See Note 1)
  • 1 Small red onion, thinly sliced and broken into pieces (See Note 2)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  • For the dressing, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk until the sugar dissolves thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Place sliced cucumbers and onion in a non-reactive bowl (plastic or glass). Sprinkle dill on top.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Yield: 6 servings.

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Notes

  1. I slice the cucumbers and onion in a food processor with a 3 mm slicing blade.
  2. Sometimes, when I make this salad, I use a sweet yellow onion as opposed to the red onion. Both work well.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 195mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg