German · appetizer

Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad)

Name: Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 12 oz lyoner, sliced into strips; 4 oz Emmentaler, sliced into strips (optional); 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 6 cornichons, sliced; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp chives, chopped

Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad) reads salinity 4.9, umami 4.6 and richness 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

Umami & Savory — 5.8 / 10
Sweet & Fruity — 2.5 / 10
Sour & Bright — 4.7 / 10
Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
Aromatic & Spice — 3.5 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Salinity 4.9 · Umami 4.6 · Richness 4.3 · Sourness 4.2 · Herbaceous 3.2 · Nutty 2.9 · Allium 2.2 · Funk & Ferment 2.2 · Sweetness 2.0 · Citrus 1.6 · Marine & Briny 1.6 · Fruity 1.6 · Bitterness 1.2 · Earthy 0.9 · Floral 0.8

What's in it (10)

12 oz lyoner, sliced into strips
4 oz Emmentaler, sliced into strips (optional)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 cornichons, sliced
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp chives, chopped

Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 166.5 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 11 g fat, 14.5 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

Slice the sausage and cheese into thin strips or small rectangles, then combine with thinly sliced onion and cornichons in a bowl.
Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper together and toss with the salad.
Let the mixture marinate for at least 15 minutes so the flavours meld.
Garnish with fresh parsley and chives and serve at room temperature with fresh bread.

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