Salad with sausage or ham
4 servings
10 minutes
Salad with sausage or ham is a classic dish of German cuisine that embodies the rich flavors and traditions of the region. The combination of tender boiled sausage or ham with boiled potatoes, crunchy gherkins, and refreshing apple creates a harmony of tastes, complemented by a fragrant dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh herbs. Historically, such salads originated in Germany as hearty snacks perfectly suited for beer evenings and family gatherings. Its texture is a balance of softness and crunch, while the flavor palette plays with salty, sweet-sour, and spicy notes. The salad is served chilled, making it an excellent choice for summer dinners or festive tables. Additional decoration with beets and apples adds aesthetics and further emphasizes the richness of flavors.
1
Chop the green salad.
- Green salad: 75 g
2
Slice the sausage or ham, potatoes, celery, apples, and gherkins, and place them in a bowl.
- Boiled sausage: 200 g
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Celery root: 50 g
- Pickles: 75 g
- Apple: 1 piece
3
Mix mayonnaise with a small amount of mustard, finely chopped parsley and tarragon, add vinegar and salt to taste.
- Mayonnaise: 90 g
4
Mix the prepared ingredients with the sauce, place them in a salad bowl, and optionally garnish with slices of boiled beet, apple, and rings of onion.
- Apple: 1 piece