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Der leckerste Snack einfach: Creamy Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat / Mizeria)
This recipe guides you through making a delightful and refreshing creamy cucumber salad, often known as Gurkensalat in German cuisine or Mizeria in Eastern European traditions. It's a perfect easy snack or a light side dish, featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a tangy, creamy dill dressing. The key is to draw out excess water from the cucumbers for a crisp texture and to let the flavors meld together while chilling.
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Freshly sliced cucumbers
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
German
German
Nutrition (per serving)
120
Calories
6g
Protein
10g
Carbs
7g
Fat
Cucumbers salting and draining
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Preparing the creamy dill dressing
Instructions
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- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.3m
Preview3mPreviewWash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. - Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle generously with salt (about 1-2 teaspoons), and let them sit for 15-20 minutes. This draws out excess water, preventing the salad from becoming watery.15m
Preview15mPreviewPlace the sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle generously with salt (about 1-2 teaspoons), and let them sit for 15-20 minutes. This draws out excess water, preventing the salad from becoming watery. - While the cucumbers are draining, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), chopped fresh dill, white vinegar, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.4m
Preview4mPreviewWhile the cucumbers are draining, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), chopped fresh dill, white vinegar, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. - After draining, firmly squeeze the cucumbers with your hands or by pressing them in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much remaining liquid as possible. This step is crucial for a crisp salad.2m
Preview2mPreviewAfter draining, firmly squeeze the cucumbers with your hands or by pressing them in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much remaining liquid as possible. This step is crucial for a crisp salad. - Add the squeezed cucumbers and optional thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the prepared creamy dressing. Gently toss to ensure all cucumber slices are evenly coated.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the squeezed cucumbers and optional thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the prepared creamy dressing. Gently toss to ensure all cucumber slices are evenly coated. - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cucumber salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.30m
Preview30mPreviewCover the bowl and refrigerate the cucumber salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
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