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2. Oma's Fleischsalat

Fleischsalat ... a traditional meat salad from northern Germany. Traditionally, it's made mayonnaise as most salads in the north. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (454 grams) Lyoner sausage, cooked salami, or ring bologna
• 2 large pickles (use German pickles, if available)
• about 5 tablespoons (72 grams) mayonnaise
• about 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) German mustard (optional)

Instructions:

1. Dice the meat or cut it into thin strips.
2. Dice the pickles or cut them into thin strips.
3. Mix the mayonnaise and mustard (if using) in a serving bowl.
4. Add the meat and pickles, and mix everything together.
5. Let it sit for half an hour in the fridge before serving.

Hints:

For delicious variations, add any of the following:

• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 diced apple or cucumber
  
• ½ pound Gouda or Edam cheese, shaved or julienned
• add a bit of sugar to taste
• add some pickle juice from the jar
• add some dill or chives
• use leftover sausage or other meat

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Updated: April 11, 2026