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Wurstsalat

Wurstsalat is a perfect summer dish! Made with sliced ring bologna, Emmental cheese, and pickles, this popular beer garden dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Bologna sausage or Lyoner, finely sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 7 oz Emmental cheese finely sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup German pickles finely sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or flavor neutral oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons brine from the pickles
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 medium white onion finely sliced (optional)
  • chopped parsley or chives to garnish

Instructions

  • Combine 10 oz Bologna sausage, 7 oz Emmental cheese, and 1 cup German pickles in a big bowl.
  • For the dressing, combine 3 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 3 tablespoons water, and 4 tablespoons brine from the pickles in a jar or bowl. Mix well, then pour over the ingredients in the big bowl.
  • Toss together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover the bowl and let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and sliced onion (optional) just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1.499mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 528mg | Iron: 1mg