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Simple and Delicious Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
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Simple and Delicious Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
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Simple and Delicious Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)

This easy and refreshing cucumber salad, known as Gurkensalat, is a quick and healthy dish perfect for a light snack or side. Made with thinly sliced cucumbers, creamy natural Skyr, and a garden herb mix, it's a low-calorie and high-protein recipe that's ideal for those looking for weight-loss friendly options.
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#Gurkensalat
#Low Carb
#High Protein
#Easy Recipe
#Quick Meal
#Healthy
#Vegetarian
#Weight Loss Friendly
Slicing the fresh cucumber
Slicing the fresh cucumber

Recipe Information

3m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
5m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
German
English
Nutrition (per serving)
63
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Ingredients combined in a bowl before mixing
Ingredients combined in a bowl before mixing

Ingredients

  • Cucumber
    (thinly sliced)

    1 medium
  • Natural Skyr
    (plain, unsweetened)

    2 tablespoons
  • Garden Herb Mix
    (dry salad dressing mix (e.g., 'Fix Gartenkräuter'))

    1 packet
  • Salt
    (fine sea salt)

    to taste
  • Black Pepper
    (freshly ground)

    to taste
Servings: 1
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Cucumber salad being mixed
Cucumber salad being mixed

Instructions

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  • 1

    Wash and thinly slice half a cucumber. You can cut it into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
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    Wash and thinly slice half a cucumber. You can cut it into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
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    For best results, use a mandoline to get uniformly thin slices.
  • 2

    Place the sliced cucumber in a mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of natural, plain Skyr.
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    Place the sliced cucumber in a mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of natural, plain Skyr.
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    Skyr adds a creamy texture and protein without excessive fat.
  • 3

    Sprinkle the entire packet of garden herb mix over the cucumber and Skyr in the bowl.
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    Sprinkle the entire packet of garden herb mix over the cucumber and Skyr in the bowl.
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    Any dry salad herb mix will work well if 'Fix Gartenkräuter' is not available.
  • 4

    Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste.
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    Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste.
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    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed after mixing.
  • 5

    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the cucumber slices are evenly coated with the creamy Skyr and herb dressing.
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    Step 5 visual
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    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the cucumber slices are evenly coated with the creamy Skyr and herb dressing.
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    Use a spoon or spatula to gently fold the ingredients together without mashing the cucumber.
  • 6

    Serve the simple and delicious cucumber salad immediately as a refreshing side dish, light lunch, or healthy snack.
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    Serve the simple and delicious cucumber salad immediately as a refreshing side dish, light lunch, or healthy snack.
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    For an even cooler salad, chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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