Beilagensalat (German Side Salad)

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with vibrant colors, Beilagensalat is the quintessential German side salad that brings freshness to every meal. Made with crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and strips of sweet red bell pepper, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Shaved carrot ribbons and thinly sliced red onion add layers of texture, while a tangy white wine vinegar and olive oil dressing, lightly sweetened with a touch of sugar, ties it all together. Topped with fresh parsley for a pop of herbal flavor, this salad is a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with hearty German mains like schnitzel or bratwurst. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with wholesome vegetables, this easy and healthy recipe is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a taste of Germany with this simple yet flavorful Beilagensalat!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 grams mixed salad greens
• 1 medium cucumber
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Alternatively, you can halve the cucumber lengthwise and slice it into half-moons for variety in shape.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 4

Deseed the red bell pepper and cut it into thin strips.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and use a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons. Alternatively, grate the carrot for a finer texture.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, carrot ribbons, and red onion.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to make the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients to ensure they are well coated.

Step 10

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish to complement your main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	832.2 grams (832.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	571

Total Fat 43.60g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.80g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1288mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 40.80g	15%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 22.80g
Protein 7.30g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1626mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.1%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 27.9%