Varied Meat Salad

6 servings

30 minutes

Colorful meat salad is a bright combination of flavors and textures that unites European culinary traditions. Its base consists of tender boiled sausage complemented by cubes of hard cheese, juicy tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers. Crispy corn and fresh sweet pepper add lightness and freshness to the dish, while pickled red onion adds spiciness. The unique dressing made from white wine, mustard, and caramelized sugar makes the taste layered and refined. This salad is perfect for a festive table, surprising guests with its unusual combination of ingredients and rich aroma. It can serve as a standalone dish or a light addition to main hot treats. Delicious, refreshing, and slightly extravagant — an ideal choice for connoisseurs of original gastronomic solutions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 337.3
• Proteins: 13.1g
• Fats: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 14.5g

Ingredients

• Boiled sausage: 300 g
• Hard cheese: 100 g
• Canned corn: 150 g
• Pickles: 2 pc
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Green bell pepper: 1 pc
• Sweet red onion: 1 pc
• Dry white wine: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• White wine vinegar: 1.5 tbsp
• Mustard: 0.5 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the onion, slice it into thin rings, and soak in vinegar. Lightly salt, season with black pepper to taste, and let it marinate for 5-7 minutes, then drain the liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet red onion: 1 piece
   • White wine vinegar: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Remove seeds and partitions from the sweet pepper and cut it into small cubes. Cut pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, and cheese into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green bell pepper: 1 piece
   • Pickles: 2 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Hard cheese: 100 g

3. Cut the boiled sausage into medium-sized cubes. Place all prepared ingredients (except for the onion) in a salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Boiled sausage: 300 g

4. Drain the canned corn in a colander and let the liquid drain. Add the corn to the salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned corn: 150 g

5. For the salad dressing, pour sugar into a heated dry pan and heat until it starts to melt. Then pour in the wine and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Dry white wine: 2 tablespoons

6. In a separate container, mix vegetable oil, mustard, and salt, then pour in the mixture of sugar and wine and stir well. Add pickled onions to the salad, drizzle with the prepared dressing, and mix. Let it sit at room temperature for a while before serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sweet red onion: 1 piece