Best Austrian Cucumber Salad Recipes

AUSTRIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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This salad was served at every lunch meal we had with our extended family. It was made by all the women including my aunt, grandmother, great aunts and even my mother, who was only "Austrian by marriage". Its always a hit at our bbq's. Enjoy!

Provided by Penny Otte

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers
3 Tbsp olive oil
6 Tbsp white vinegar
1 dash(es) dill
1 tsp splenda or other sweetner
1 tsp sea salt

Steps:

1. Completely peel the cucumbers and then with a box grater grate into paper thin slices. Grate into a colander over a bowl. Sprinkle the cucumbers with sea salt. Wait about 25 minutes for the cucumbers to "weep".
2. In the meantime, and in a medium sized bowl, whisk the olive oil vinegar and sweetner together. Adjust to taste. The dressing should be like a sweet vinegarette, more sour than oily.
3. After the cucumbers have "wept for 25 minutes, take them in your clean hands and squeeze as much moisture out of them as you can. Place the squeezed cucumbers in the bowl with the dressing. Carefully fold together. Dust with dill. Refrigerate til ready to serve. Enjoy!

GURKENSALAT (GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD)

Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad) image

A traditional German favorite that I have loved since I was a child. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Substitute cider vinegar for a different flavor. I prefer to leave the skins on the cucumbers for more texture and flavor, but they can also be peeled prior to slicing if desired. Flavor is best when marinated for several hours before serving.

Provided by hisunbeam

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, sliced thin
½ onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Spread cucumbers and onion on a platter; season with salt and let rest for 30 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from cucumbers.
Stir sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, and parsley together in a large bowl.
Fold cucumber and onion slices into the sour cream mixture.
Refrigerate 8 hours to over night; garnish with paprika to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 300.9 mg, Sugar 5 g