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German Gurkensalat (Cucumber Salad)

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large english cucumbers, sliced thin
  • half a medium red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp german mustard or dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Toss the sliced cucumbers with 1/2 tsp salt in a colander and let drain for 30 mins, stirring occasionally. Rinse the cucumbers, then wrap in a clean dish towel and shake dry.
  • Stir together the salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, dill, sour cream, and mustard, then add cucumbers and onions. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight before serving to let the flavors mingle.