Elsässer Wurstsalat
German Sausage Salad with Cheese and Pickles
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and savory salad featuring thinly sliced cooked sausage (e.g., Lyoner), strips of Emmental cheese, red onion, and gherkins, all tossed in a zesty oil and vinegar dressing.
Key ingredients
Cooked sausage (pork/beef), Emmental cheese, red onion, gherkins, sunflower oil, vinegar, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or croutons are served with the salad. Confirm no hidden sugars in the dressing or sausage fillers.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte kein Brot oder Croutons. Sind Dressing und Wurst ohne zugesetzten Zucker?
No bread or croutons, please. Is the dressing and sausage free of added sugar?
Watch out for
Bread, croutons, hidden sugars in dressing or sausage fillers.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.