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Bavarian Brotzeit

Cultural Context

Originating in Bavaria, Brotzeit is a traditional snack often enjoyed during the afternoon or as a light meal. This dish showcases the region's rich culinary heritage, emphasizing local ingredients like hearty bread, various cheeses, and cured meats. It's a communal experience, often shared among friends and family, and has evolved into a popular choice in beer gardens across Germany, where it pairs perfectly with local brews.

GermanDEother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
250 g Fleischwurst or Bologna Sausage
1 onion
3 tbsp oil (sunflower)
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp chives
salt & pepper
80 pickles (or 4 medium pickles)

cured meats

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: salami

Smoked turkey offers lower fat content while still providing flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining taste.

pickles

🥗Healthier: fresh cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: homemade pickles

Fresh cucumbers are lighter and can be made at home easily.

mustard

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Hummus offers a creamy alternative with added nutrients.

1

Remove the casing from the sausage. Slice the sausage in 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) thin slices and then cut it in stripes.

2

Peel the onions and cut it lengthwise in thin rings.

3

Cut the pickles crosswise in half (if you have long cucumbers). Each half cut lengthwise into strips.

4

Chop the chives.

5

Mix all ingredients together.

6

In a separate bowl mix together oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar.

7

Pour the dressing over the salad, mix it and cover with a cling film. Put it in the fridge for at least 45 minutes.

8

You can keep the salad for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

BrotzeitBavarian Snack
Local Name: Bayerische Brotzeit

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