How To Make a Swiss Wurstsalat (A Cold Sausage Salad) - Recipe

variety of Swiss sausages

🥗Healthier: lean turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: cooked hot dogs

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while hot dogs are more accessible.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: regular vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while regular vinegar is often more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer, while omitting herbs still allows for a tasty salad.

Soak 1/4 onion thinly sliced in water for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.

Cut 8 ounces of Emmental cheese into sticks about 1/4 inch by 3/4 to 1 inch long.

Slice the cooked sausage into 1/4 inch pieces.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of whole-grain mustard, 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until emulsified.

Add the Emmental cheese, sliced sausage, and soaked onion to the bowl.

Toss all ingredients together until well coated with the dressing.

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