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Polish sauerkraut salad

Polish Sauerkraut Salad Recipe: Tangy, Crunchy, and Easy to Make


  • Author: Clara Whisk
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A refreshing, tangy, and lightly sweet Polish sauerkraut salad made with apple, carrot, onion, and herbs. Perfect as a cold side dish or light lunch.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 jar (32 oz) sauerkraut, drained

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion (white or red), finely chopped

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated

  • ½ apple, peeled and finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

  • Drain the sauerkraut well. Rinse if it’s too salty, then squeeze out excess liquid.

  • Peel, chop, and grate the vegetables and apple.

  • In a large bowl, mix sauerkraut, carrot, apple, and onion.

  • Add olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.

  • Chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).

  • Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use a sweet, crisp apple like Fuji or Honeycrisp.

  • For a milder taste, rinse sauerkraut before draining.

  • Tastes even better after sitting overnight.

  • Great for meal prep and holds up well in the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-cook / Cold prep
  • Cuisine: Polish / Eastern European