Best 19 Sauerkraut Salad Recipes
Sauerkraut salad is a delectable and tangy dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is made with fermented cabbage, which gives it a unique sour flavor. This versatile salad can be served as a side dish or as a main course, and it is a popular choice for potlucks and picnics. With its crunchy texture and bold flavor, sauerkraut salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
SAUERKRAUT SALAD
Great-Grandma Maida Dixon made this salad for family gatherings. I think of her every time I make. It's sooo good. It needs to be placed in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It really is worth the wait.
Provided by Joan Long Dixon
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together sauerkraut, onion, celery, green bell pepper, carrot, pimientos, and mustard seed. Set aside this mixture.
- In a small saucepan, mix together sugar, oil, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Pour sugar mixture over salad, cover, and leave it in the refregerator for 2 days before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1057.3 mg, Sugar 55.2 g
SAUERKRAUT SALAD
I got this tangy recipe from my sister-in-law in Michigan. It always gets raves at potlucks. It's easy to prepare and can be made a day or two before the get-together.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix sauerkraut, carrots, celery, green pepper, onion and pimientos. In a jar or small bowl, combine sugar and oil. Pour over vegetables and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts :
POLISH SAUERKRAUT AND CARROT SALAD
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
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
COLD SAUERKRAUT SALAD
We always shared our Fourth of July celebration with my aunt and uncle. Besides the hot dogs, hamburgers and Uncle Bob's steamed clams, my aunt always had something new for us to try-like this unusual salad. Like my aunt, you may have to coax others to try it at first...but you'll have a hard time keeping them from taking a second helping.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill overnight. Drain before serving. Serve as a side dish or use as a relish on hot dogs or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts :
COLONY INN SAUERKRAUT SALAD
This delicious salad is served at the Colony Inn Restaurant located in the Amana Colonies in Iowa. You can buy jars of their own wonderful sauerkraut in the Colonies and in groceries in the surrounding area. The rest of us have to make do with what we can find! They graciously share their recipe for the asking.
Provided by Nonna Grace
Categories German
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Let stand overnight.
BRICK HAUS SAUERKRAUT SALAD
Sauerkraut is one of my favorite ingredients to work with. It is so rich and tangy that this salad is irresistible.-Florence Schuerer, Amana, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil; mix well. Add all remaining ingredients. Chill several hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts :
SAUERKRAUT APPLE SALAD
Guests say this salad is crisp, delicious, different and surprising! That's because of the unusual combination of ingredients, including sauerkraut, apple, onion and dill pickles. See if you agree. -Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BETTY'S SAUERKRAUT SALAD
When it is time to diet, I always keep this salad in the refrigerator. 0 points on WW! The recipe came from Diet For a Happy Heart..a low cholesterol, low saturated fat, sugar free cookbook.
Provided by Linda B
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse sauerkraut and let drain.
- Mix sauerkraut with other ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
EASY SAUERKRAUT SALAD
-Diane Hays, Morris, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Pour sugar over and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HOT SWEET AND SOUR SAUERKRAUT AND CABBAGE SALAD
A really tangy combination for those who can't get enough cabbage in all it's forms! From "Recipes from America's Restored Villages" cookbook
Provided by nvermd
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Simmer sauerkraut, mustard, salad dressing, sugar, celery seeds, salt and pepper about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour over white and red cabbage slices and mix.
- Season with additional salt if necessary.
- Serve hot.
BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT SALAD
I got this recipe from an old restaurant in Michigan- now closed for many years... It was a buffet style family restaurant called the Sweden House, It was spelled a little different,but I do not remember the spelling. A friend of mind worked there and gave me the recipe;it makes a big batch - great for parties and picnics as it...
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Combine sugar, vinegar,and salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Heat on medium and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add water and oil, mix to combine. Set aside to cool while preparing vegetables.
- 2. Prepare and combine all vegetable in a large bowl, pour cooled vinegar mixture over vegetables, stir to coat all the ingredients. cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
SAUERKRAUT SALAD
I grew up in a very German community. This was something that sounded not "great" when I first was served it at a covered dish event. It is very good! Don't judge this dish by its name.
Provided by Sharon Whitley
Categories Other Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Drain sauerkraut well. Bring sugar and vinegar to boil; add salt, pepper and celery seed. Pour over first 5 ingredients, mixed. Store in refrigerator 24 hours. Keeps a long while in the refrigerator.
SAUERKRAUT SALAD
This is from Stephanie's collection of Mom's recipes. There are others on JAP but none exactly like this one. Mom and Dad lived in Cleveland Ohio for a while when many Polish people were immigrating to the U.S. and settling there. Mom got to know some of the ladies and they exchanged recipes. I don't know that she got this...
Provided by Marcia McCance
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Open the can or bag of sauerkraut, put it in a sieve and drain the juice, then run a knife through the cabbage to cut it a little smaller. (save the juice)
- 2. Add the juice back to the now cut up kraut and stir in the sugar. Let it stand for 30 minutes.
- 3. Add all the other ingredients mixing well.
- 4. Cover the bowl tightly and let it stand on the counter top for 12 hours (over night).
- 5. Serve as a delicious and out-of-the-ordinary side dish.
SAUERKRAUT SALAD WITH CARAWAY SEEDS
This is an easy and tangy picnic salad.
Provided by mama_wolfe
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 13h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine the salt, vinegar, caraway seeds and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the sauerkraut, onion, celery, pepper and pimento. Remove from heat and let marinate overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 954.9 mg, Sugar 55.7 g
POLISH SAUERKRAUT AND CARROT SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
- Note: You can also use olive oil instead of canola oil.
CRUNCHY SAUERKRAUT SALAD
Debbie Jones' tangy crisp salad combines apple and dill with sauerkraut for a refreshingly different side dish. "It's delicious served with pork roast"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts :
PISTACHIO-SAUERKRAUT SALAD, LOW CARB DIABETIC
If you're eating lowcarb and are missing carrot-raisin salad, here's one for you! I know it sounds like a strange combination, but it's actually quite good! It's very much like carrot-raisin salad but with a zing. Give it a try!
Provided by Julesong
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain the sauerkraut and place in a large bowl.
- Fill the bowl with water and rinse pickling juices from the sauerkraut, then drain using a large strainer (or colander with small holes).
- Put the sauerkraut back into the bowl, refill it with cool water, and set it aside.
- Make the pudding according the package directions.
- When it has begun to set, add the lemon rind.
- (Rind from lime could be a good addition, as well!) Coarsely chop the pistachios and pecans- a food processor works well for this.
- Pour the sauerkraut into the strainer again and drain it well, pressing down on it with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- In a large bowl mix the rinsed/drained sauerkraut with the pudding, nuts, currants, and Splenda, and stir well.
- Pour into a serving container and chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
BRICK HAUS SAUERKRAUT SALAD
from Kathy Nichols of The Villages, FL
Provided by ann wilson
Categories Other Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil and mix well. Add all remaining ingredients. Chill several hours or overnight.
SAUERKRAUT SALAD
Well, I know this sounds weird, but Grandma loved sauerkraut and made this often. I aquired a taste for ias an adult.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Other Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Drain liquid from sauerkraut and discard 1/2 of it. In a medium bowl combine remaining juice, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
- 2. Combine dressing with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate overnight to blend flavors. Serve cold.
Tips for Making Sauerkraut Salad:
- Choose a high-quality sauerkraut: Look for sauerkraut that is naturally fermented and contains no added preservatives or sugars.
- Rinse the sauerkraut before using: This will help to remove any excess saltiness and make the sauerkraut more palatable.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to your sauerkraut salad, such as shredded carrots, celery, or onions.
- Add some sweetness: A little bit of sweetness can help to balance out the tartness of the sauerkraut. Try adding a spoonful of honey, maple syrup, or dried fruit.
- Use a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing can help to bring all the flavors of the salad together.
- Serve the salad chilled: Sauerkraut salad is best served cold, so be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Sauerkraut salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to improve gut health. Sauerkraut salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad to add to your next meal, sauerkraut salad is a great option.
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