Description
Oma’s German Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers tossed with a sweet and lemony dill dressing. Perfect for a light appetizer or accompaniment to grilled meats, this easy salad comes together quickly and requires no cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Salad
- 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1–2 whole lemons)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or olive oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers and thinly slice them, leaving the seeds intact. Place the sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl and add the chopped fresh dill. Toss gently to combine evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and salt until the sugar has fully dissolved, creating a smooth and tangy dressing.
- Combine and chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber and dill mixture. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure all cucumber slices are coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to marinate.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the salad cold as a refreshing side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a crisper salad, use English cucumbers as they have thinner skins and fewer seeds.
- You can adjust the lemon juice and sugar quantities to suit your preferred balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling some thinly sliced red onion or radishes.
- If you prefer, substitute the vegetable oil with olive oil for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Dill Salad, No-Cook Salad, Refreshing Side Dish, Lemon Dressing, Easy Salad Recipe
