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German Cucumber Salad

Dairy Free German Cucumber Salad

Oma's original cucumber salad recipe! Our German grandmother (Oma) has been making this cucumber salad for years. This dairy free cucumber salad that is light, fresh, and perfect for a summer day. Her original recipe calls for Salata which is a German vinegar dressing. You can find it at the Commissary on military bases or online. Salata isn't always readily available, so we experimented with other vinegars and we found that apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar are great alternatives.

Course Salad, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Author Christine George - dairyeggandnutfree.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup red or white onion (about half an onion), finely diced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 1/4 cup Salata Seasoned Vinegar Dressing, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Peel cucumbers and cut into thin slices. A food processor with a thin slice blade can speed up the process.

  2. Finely dice onions and chop dill. Add to cucumbers.

  3. Mix remaining ingredients (vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and sugar) and pour over cucumbers. Toss to coat.

  4. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours. The longer the salad sits, the more the flavors meld together, however the cucumbers will soften significantly if left in the refrigerator over night.