Wurstsalat
German Sausage Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing and savory salad made with thinly sliced cooked sausage (often Lyoner or Bierwurst), finely sliced onions, and gherkins, all tossed in a tangy oil and vinegar vinaigrette. Sometimes includes cubes of cheese.
Key ingredients
Cooked sausage (pork/beef), onions, gherkins (pickles), vegetable oil, vinegar (e.g., wine vinegar), salt, pepper, sometimes cheese (e.g., Emmentaler).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or croutons are served with the salad. Verify the dressing is sugar-free (simple oil and vinegar). Check that pickles are not sweet gherkins.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Wurstsalat, bitte. Ohne Brot oder Croutons. Ist das Dressing zuckerfrei (Essig-Öl)? Und sind die Essiggurken nicht süß?
Wurstsalat, please. No bread or croutons. Is the dressing sugar-free (oil and vinegar)? Are the pickles not sweet gherkins?
Watch out for
Dressing (sugar), pickles (sweetened varieties), fillers in sausage (some low-quality sausages), bread/croutons often served on the side.
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.
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