Wurstsalat – Bavarian Sausage Salad
Traditional sausage salad from the region of Bavaria. Prepared with thinly sliced bratwurst or knackwurst sausage, dill pickles and red onion it is hearty, flavorful and packs a pleasant crunch.
YIELD: 4-6 SERVINGS
Ingredients
- 12 oz cooked bratwurst, knockwurst (or both)
- 3-4 medium dill pickles
- 1 small to medium red onion
- fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- chives, chopped, to taste
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Slice the sausage into thin circles or semi-circles (alternatively you can julienne them i.e slice them into thin strips). Thinly cut the onion into circles or semi-circles. Slice or julienne the dill pickles. Finely chop the parsley and chives.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, pickle juice, vegetable oil and salt and pepper.
3. In a deep bowl place all the ingredients from step 1 (reserve a bit of parsley and chives for garnish). Add the dressing from step 2 and gently mix everything together. Let marinate for at least 10-15 minutes.
4. Transfer the sausage salad to a serving plate/bowl and garnish with the reserved chives and parsley. Enjoy with soft pretzels or fresh bread rolls.
Variation: add 6 oz Swiss or Gouda cheese cut into thin strips to the salad
