Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Swiss Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad) recipe! This main-dish salad is a delightful combination of pre-cooked cervelat sausage (or smoked knackwurst – your local butcher can help!), crisp vegetables, and sharp Swiss cheeses. This recipe skips the 'raw' sausage suggestion of some traditional recipes for food safety and enhanced flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or a unique picnic side, this recipe is easily customizable to your taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 496.7 kcal
Protein 31g
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Ingredients for Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad

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How to Make Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color), and 4 ounces cubed Emmentaler cheese and 2 ounces cubed Gruyère cheese (or 6 ounces Tilsiter). Mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and cheese mixture. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Add 8 ounces pre-cooked or smoked cervelat sausage, thinly sliced. Gently toss to distribute evenly.
  5. Hard-boil 2 large eggs. Once cooled, peel and slice. Arrange egg slices and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the salad for garnish.
  6. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives over the salad before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

40g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad?

Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad?

Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad has approximately 496.7 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 43 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad?

The key ingredients for Swiss Wurstsalat Sausage Salad are Red Radish, Carrots, Emmenthaler Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Tilsiter Cheese, Knackwurst Of Frankfurters. See the full list with measurements above.

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