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Amish Sauerkraut Salad

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Category: Amish Salad | Cuisine: Amish Food

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Amish Sauerkraut Salad

Amish Sauerkraut Salad

Amish Saurkraut Salad is a healthy simple salad with minimal ingredients that can be whipped up in less than five minutes. Refreshing and crunch with a tangy dressing, this recipe is a great addition to any meal and even better use of our favorite condiments.

Recipe by Amish Baskets

Prep

5 min

Cook

24 hrs

Total

24 hrs 5 min

Servings

4-6

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain and rinse sauerkraut. Place cheesecloth in a colander and allow the sauerkraut to drain for 10 minutes. Remove any excess liquid by tightly squeezing the cheesecloth bundle or applying pressure with your hands.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Combine sauerkraut, celery, onion, and green bell pepper. Set aside.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, and vegetable oil together for Sauerkraut dressing. Whisk well before mixing with the sauerkraut mixture. Ensure all sugar is dissolved.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Transfer the sauerkraut, celery, onion, and pepper mixture to the sauerkraut dressing bowl. Combine well so all parts are equally covered.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Refrigerate for 24 hours and serve within one week.

Get ready for the easiest salad recipe showcasing a budget-friendly and delicious ingredient, sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is simply fermented cabbage in salt and vinegar and is a perfect way to use up surplus cabbage.

Sauerkraut can oftentimes be overpowering due to its strong flavor profile however this Amish Sauerkraut salad recipe offers a dressing that perfectly balances the sweetness and bitterness. Compare this Amish-style sauerkraut salad to coleslaw but with a bit more tanginess and sweetness.

Amish Sauerkraut salad is a great accompaniment to any meat dish especially commonly served on pork sausages or hotdogs. It is a great side dish for any picnic, BBQ, or potluck in the summer.

What is Amish Sauerkraut Salad?

Amish Sauerkraut Salad is a simple combination of drained sauerkraut, green pepper, celery, onion, and a simple dressing of vinegar, sugar, and vegetable oil. Throw this salad together in less than 10 minutes and serve!

What goes well with Amish Sauerkraut?

We recommend serving this Amish Sauerkraut Salad with our Amish Potato Salad or Keto Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. Or try it with Amish German Potato Salad.

Amish Sauerkraut salad also is an awesome topping for burgers, hotdogs, and sandwiches.

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