Best 5 Sauerkraut Apple Salad Recipes

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Sauerkraut apple salad is a delightful side dish that combines the tangy, slightly sour flavor of sauerkraut with the sweet crunch of apples. It is a popular dish in Germany and other parts of Central Europe, and is often served during the fall and winter months. There are many variations of sauerkraut apple salad, but the basic ingredients typically include sauerkraut, apples, onions, and a vinaigrette dressing. Some recipes also add other ingredients, such as bacon, caraway seeds, or raisins. The salad is typically served cold, and can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

This article features two delicious recipes for sauerkraut apple salad. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with sauerkraut, apples, onions, and a simple vinaigrette dressing. The second recipe is a more creative twist on the classic, and includes bacon, caraway seeds, and raisins. Both recipes are easy to follow and make a delicious and refreshing side dish.

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GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SALAD



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Cool, crisp, tangy and sweet, this quick and easy German Sauerkraut Salad is not only wonderfully healthy, it's superbly delicious!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 ounces (approx. 3 cups) raw sauerkraut
How to Make Sauerkraut ((it's easy! Click link for recipe tutorial))
2 medium sweet apples (, diced)
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoon sunflower oil ((the sunflower oil flavor is an important element, do not substitute with another oil))
1-2 teaspoons honey or cane sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the sauerkraut, apples, onion and chives in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, honey and salt. Pour over the salad and stir to combine. Add more salt as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 563 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POLISH SAUERKRAUT AND CARROT SALAD



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This is a tart and fresh salad, eaten in Poland during the winter months, when fresh vegetables used to be scarce and home cooks would mainly rely on fermented or tinned vegetables.

Provided by apfel

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 apple - peeled, cored, and grated
2 carrots, grated
ΒΌ cup canola oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place sauerkraut in a colander and squeeze out all excess liquid using your hands; chop well.
  • Combine sauerkraut, onion, apple, and carrots in a large bowl and mix. Add oil and sugar and toss to combine. Season with caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 989.9 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

RED CABBAGE SALAD WITH APPLE



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My Sister Alla's Red Cabbage Salad with Apple is loaded with the best Autumn Ingredients. She sneaks sauerkraut into her salad, making it like a red cabbage slaw. One of our Favorite Red Cabbage Recipes

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium red cabbage ((6 cups finely chopped))
1/2 cup sauerkraut (well drained)
1/2 English cucumber (sliced)
1 granny smith apple (sliced into thin bite-sized pieces)
1/2 cup green onion (chopped)
1 Tbsp dill (finely chopped)
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp white vinegar (or to taste)
1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Finely chop cabbage and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Thoroughly squeeze sauerkraut by the fist-fulls to remove excess moisture until you have 1/2 cup of squeezed sauerkraut then add it to the salad bowl.
  • Add sliced cucumber and granny smith apple, chopped dill and green onion.
  • Drizzle the salad with 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 Tbsp white vinegar and 1/2 tsp sea salt*. Toss the salad well to combine and add more salt and/or vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES



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In the Chesapeake, seafood often finds its way onto the Thanksgiving menu. But in Baltimore, which has a strong eastern European and German immigrant history, the holiday table demands something else. "The absence of sauerkraut when turkey is present, Thanksgiving included, is unthinkable, comparable to potatoes without gravy or crisp French fries without ketchup," wrote John Shields, the chef and owner of Gertrude's restaurant in Baltimore, in his cookbook "Chesapeake Bay Cooking." (Sauerkraut is a mainstay well beyond Thanksgiving; Gertrude's hosts an annual Krautfest in January.) Traditionally, homemakers fermented the cabbage in earthenware crocks in their cellars, but these days the fresh stuff is available to buy. On Thanksgiving, it's often simply served as a side, or incorporated into dishes like this, in which the sauerkraut is braised in beer with bacon and apples.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     side dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 tart apples, such as Stayman, Pippin, Granny Smith or Jonagold, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 pounds sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer (you may substitute apple cider)
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until fat has started to render, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss onion and apples in the fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut.
  • Add beer and season with pepper and caraway seeds. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover the pot. Reduce heat so mixture is just simmering and cook for 45 minutes. Or transfer the covered pot to a 350-degree oven and bake for 1 hour. Stir and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 850 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RUSSIAN SAUERKRAUT APPLE SALAD



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I havent tried this yet, but it looks like a good addition to a salad buffet or any meat meal. Lemme know what you think. Adapted from www.russianfoods.com

Provided by Sarah Chana

Categories     Apple

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb sauerkraut
2 apples
1 tablespoon sugar
fresh dill, to taste
fresh parsley, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut apples into cubes and combine with sauerkraut, sugar.
  • Decorate with chopped herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 375.5, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage for the sauerkraut.
  • If you don't have caraway seeds, you can substitute with cumin or fennel seeds.
  • For a sweeter salad, use sweeter apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji.
  • For a more tart salad, use tarter apples, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped walnuts, cranberries, or blue cheese.

Conclusion:

Sauerkraut apple salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a new salad to try, give sauerkraut apple salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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