Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad)

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, sliced thin
• ½ onion, sliced thin (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 Tbs white sugar
• 2 Tbs white vinegar
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp paprika

Directions

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

(for a variation, try using apple cider vinegar instead of white)