All Easy Recipes. Cook all that you can cook. Cucumber Salad
(Gurkensalat)
 
Austria's classic salad is 'Gurkensalat', cucumber salad, which is prepared in several variations. This is a basic recipe. Vinegar may be replaced with lemon juice. Omit sugar, if desired. Add garlic; garnish with paprika; or add sour cream. In Austria, this salad is served with schnitzels or other veal dishes, pork, and poultry.

What You Need:            (To Serve: 4 - 6)
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  • 2 medium-sized cucumbers
  • Salt
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons salad oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives, fresh dill, or parsley

  • How To Cook:
    1. Peel cucumbers, cut off ends, score lengthwise with a fork, and slice thinly.

    2. Put in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to stand 30 minutes.

    3. Turn into a serving dish. Add Vinegar, oil, and sugar.

    4. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 2 hours.

    5. Serve garnished with chives, dill, or parsley.


     
     
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