Hearty, refreshing and simply delicious – that‘s the true taste of Tyrolean enjoyment! The perfect wurst salad combines finely sliced bologna sausage, tangy cheese, onion rings and pickles in a flavorful marinade of mustard, vinegar and oil. A true classic of Alpine cuisine – perfect as a snack, summer salad or hearty bite in between.
A taste of Alpine cuisine by the spoonful
Wurst salad is not an ordinary salad – it is a piece of tavern culture, a true summer classic, and a dish that tastes of beer gardens, sociability, and enjoyment.
Whether in South Tyrol, Tyrol, or Bavaria: Each region has its own variant – here comes the combination of tradition, freshness, and perfect taste.
🧂 Ingredients for 4 servings
Base:
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400 g sausage or Regensburger (alternatively Lyoner or Extrawurst)
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150 g Emmental or mountain cheese
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1 red onion
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4 pickles
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8 radishes (optional for color and freshness)
Marinade:
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4 tbsp white wine vinegar
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2 tbsp mustard (medium hot)
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6 tbsp sunflower or rapeseed oil
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1 tsp sugar
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Salt, pepper, pinch of paprika powder
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2 tbsp pickle juice (from the jar)
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1 tsp chives (freshly chopped)
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1 tsp parsley (chopped)
For refining:
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2 boiled eggs (cut into wedges)
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1 tbsp capers (optional)
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Fresh garden herbs (e.g. chives, dill, chervil)
👨🍳 Preparation
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Preparation:
Cut the sausage and cheese into fine strips.
Grate the onion into thin rings, slice the pickles and radishes into fine pieces. -
Mix the marinade:
Thoroughly mix vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and pickle juice, then slowly add the oil until a shiny emulsion forms.
Refine with chives and parsley. -
Combine everything:
Add sausage, cheese, onions, pickles, and radishes to a large bowl, pour over the marinade, and mix well.
Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld. -
Serve:
Decorate the salad with egg wedges, fresh herbs, and optionally a few capers.
Crispy farmhouse bread or pretzels go well with it – and of course a cold beer 🍺.
🌿 Ingredients knowledge & tips from the professional
IngredientTipTaste / Effect
SausageBest fresh butcher's product, lightly smokedProvides a hearty base
PicklesSmall, crunchy cornichons add more biteAcid balance
OnionsRed onions are milder and more decorativeSlight sharpness
CheeseA spicy mountain cheese adds depthHearty note
HerbsChives, dill, and chervil fit perfectlyFreshness & color
💡 Professional tip:
A splash of pumpkin seed oil or roasted pumpkin seeds gives the sausage salad a South Tyrolean touch.
In summer, you can mix it with lamb's lettuce – this makes it fresher and lighter.
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