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1. Oma's Wurstsalat

Wurstsalat ... a traditional meat salad from southern Germany. Traditionally, it's made without mayonnaise as are most salads in the south. 

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

none

Total Time

15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Lyoner sausage or ring bologna
  • 2 large pickles, German if available
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • salt, pepper
  • fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions:

  1. Cut Lyoner sausage into thin strips (julienned) or thin slices.
  2. Dice pickles.
  3. Cut onions into thin rings.
  4. Put the meat, pickles, and onions into a bowl and gently mix.
  5. Make a salad dressing by mixing the vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over Wurstsalat and mix. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and let sit for about ½ hour in the fridge before serving.
  6. Serve with German bread, pumpernickel, or buns.

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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04.13.2023 revision update