German Deli Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)

Translated from the German recipe of Maria Hedwig Stuber. Posted by request.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  big cucumber
•  salt
• 1⁄2 garlic clove
• 1  small  chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons dill (use a combination) or 2  tablespoons parsley (use a combination) or 2  tablespoons borage (use a combination)

• Marinade

• 2  teaspoons vinegar
•  salt
•  sugar
•  pepper
• 2  tablespoons  salad oil
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream or 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt

Directions

1. For marinade: mix all ingredients, oil comes last; mix well.
2. Then cut the cucumber to fine slices using a potato peeler.
3. Sprinkle salt on them and let it rest for 20 minutes.
4. Drain liquid released by the cucumber.
5. Mix the cucumber slices with the onion and marinade and add the herbs.
6. Variation: You can add black olives and cubes of sheep´s or goat´s cheese.