Wurstsalat (mit Essig-Öl-Dressing)
German Sausage Salad with Vinegar-Oil Dressing
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A refreshing salad consisting of thinly sliced German sausage (often Lyoner or Fleischwurst), strips of cheese, and finely chopped onions and pickles, all tossed in a zesty oil and vinegar dressing. Naturally low in carbs, usually served without bread.
Key ingredients
Cooked sausage (e.g., Lyoner, Fleischwurst), hard cheese (e.g., Emmental, Swiss), onions, dill pickles, vinegar (white wine or apple cider), olive oil or neutral oil, salt, pepper, chives or parsley.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar in the dressing. Ensure no bread or rolls are served alongside. If served with bread, politely decline.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Ist das Dressing zuckerfrei? Bitte kein Brot oder Brötchen dazu. Falls Brot dabei ist, nehme ich es nicht.
Is the dressing sugar-free? Please no bread or rolls. If it comes with bread, I'll decline it.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some ready-made dressings, fillers in lower-quality sausages, traditional bread 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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