German Cucumber Salad

I know we are in the thick of winter, but I've run across a perfect middle of summer recipe.  This is perfect for when the heat is unbearable and absolutely nothing sounds appetizing. Crunchy cucumbers and sweet onions swim in a rejuvenating, creamy, and sweet German-inspired dressing.  Perfect for those hot summer nights.

5 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup sour cream

2 Tbsp white sugar

2 Tbsp white vinegar

1 tsp dried dill

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp paprika

On a platter, spread out the cucumbers on onion.  

Season the cucumber-onion mixture with the salt and let it rest for 30 minutes. 

Squeeze the excess moisture from the cucumber-onion mixture away from the platter.

In a large bowl, stir the sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill and parsley together

Fold in the cucumber-onion mixture into the sour cream mixture.  

Refrigerate the salad for at least 8 hours and up to overnight

Garnish with the paprika and serve.