Description
Zesty Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Salad brings tangy German-inspired flavors to your table with minimal ingredients and maximum taste. Crisp vegetables and signature sauerkraut combine in a quick, refreshing side dish you will crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup carrots, grated or shredded
Complementary Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper (any color), diced
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and combine drained sauerkraut, shredded green and red cabbage, grated carrots, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley or dill, and diced bell pepper, ensuring thorough and even distribution of ingredients.
- Create a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and optional celery seeds until smooth and well-integrated.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to coat each ingredient evenly, adjusting seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar according to taste preference.
- Seal the salad in a container and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, which enhances the overall taste profile.
- Before serving, give the salad a final gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and ingredients, ensuring a harmonious blend of tangy and fresh elements.
Notes
- Customize the tanginess by adjusting apple cider vinegar amounts, letting personal taste preferences guide your dressing preparation.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan alternatives for lighter, dietary-friendly versions that maintain creamy texture and flavor complexity.
- Consider adding toasted sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for extra crunch and nutritional boost, elevating the salad’s texture and protein content.
- Enhance gut health benefits by using raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut which contains live probiotics, supporting digestive wellness and immune system function.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg