A German Staple: Gurkensalat (Cucumber Salad)

Gurkensalat
Gurkensalat

Ingredients: One large salad cucumber, one onion, half cup of sweet cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, parsley, dill, tarragon and borage.
Directions: Cut a peeled cucumber into thin slices, salt lightly and let stand for an hour. Add finely diced onion, seasonings and finely chopped herbs. Mix the salad well and let soak thoroughly. Cover with cream before serving.