Sauerkraut Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A crisp and tangy marinated salad featuring sauerkraut, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-and-sour dressing. This refreshing side dish develops its full flavor after resting in the refrigerator.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | 24 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 16oz cans | Sauerkraut | Rinsed and drained |
| 1 | Green bell pepper | Chopped |
| 1/2-3/4 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1/2 cup | Oil | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Celery seed | None |
| 1 | Onion | Sliced thin |
| 1 stick | Celery | Sliced |
| 1/3 cup | Water | None |
| 2/3 cup | Vinegar | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Combine
- Rinse 2 16oz cans sauerkraut thoroughly with cold water in a colander, then drain well.
- Combine the drained sauerkraut with 1 green pepper, 1/2-3/4 c sugar, 1/2 oil, 1 T celery seed, 1 onion, 1 stick celery, 1/3 c water, and 2/3 c vinegar in a mixing bowl, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Marinate
- Cover the bowl and marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator until flavors are fully melded and crisp-tender.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad must be made at least 24 hours in advance to allow the flavors to properly marinate in the refrigerator.
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