German Summer Salad, or 'Sommersalat' as it might be called in Germany, is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, fruits, and a tangy dressing that captures the essence of summer. This salad is not only a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors but also a treat for the palate with its mixture of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Ideal for … [Read more...]
Schwetzingen Asparagus Salad
Spring in Germany means one thing: asparagus season, or Spargelzeit. Germans are obsessed with asparagus, which is often called the “vegetable of kings” or even “white gold” when the particular white variety comes into season at farmers market stalls. Typically, asparagus is served with butter and ham, or with hollandaise sauce – but its … [Read more...]
German Potato Salad
Another recipe of the famous potato salad - because you can't get enough of it! This one's hot - literally! Ingredients: 1.5 kg medium-size red potatoes, quartered Kosher salt 400 g bacon, cut into 1 cm pieces 1 large yellow onion, minced 1 cup white vinegar 3 tablespoons coarse or grainy mustard 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup parsley, chopped Freshly … [Read more...]
Wurstsalat – German Sausage Salad
Wurstsalat is a tart sausage salad prepared with distilled white vinegar, oil and onions. A variation of the recipe adds stripes of pickled gherkin. It is normally made from a sort of boiled sausage like Lyoner, Stadtwurst, Regensburger (two types of cooked sausage) or Fleischwurst. It is a traditional snack in southern … [Read more...]
Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad)
Homemade cucumber salad is a refreshing companion to any main dish, be it meat or fish, which is especially popular in summer. This simple German classic can be prepared with different dressings. Whether classic with vinegar or creamy with sour cream and dill, it's a winner! Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 small onion, diced Vinegar … [Read more...]
German Potato Salad
Bacon gives this warm German potato salad recipe a boost of flavor. The vinegar and sugar dressing on this salad has the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling potatoes) 12 ounces bacon 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Asparagus and Shrimp Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 kg white asparagus (you can use green) 1 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 4 - 5 slices of lemon 150 g arugula 400 g kitchen-ready, large shrimp, 20 count to a pound 1 - 2 tbsp. oil 2 tbsp chopped lemon balm leaves plus several for garnish 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey 4 tbsp oil salt and pepper … [Read more...]
German Potato Salad
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tbsp. water 3 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 3 cups cooked potatoes, chopped ground black pepper parsley Preparation: Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set … [Read more...]