German Farmer's Salad Bauernsalat

Embrace the fresh, bold flavors of the German countryside with this vibrant German Farmer's Salad, also known as Bauernsalat. This hearty yet refreshing dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers with briny Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad is as flavorful as it is nourishing. Perfect as a light main course or a colorful side dish, Bauernsalat is a quick, no-cook recipe ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this rustic salad will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Germany.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 150 grams Feta cheese
• 75 grams Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the fresh vegetables thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds. Alternatively, slice it into half-moons for a chunkier texture.

Step 3

Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges or chunks, removing the core if necessary.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-rings.

Step 5

Deseed the red and yellow bell peppers and slice them into thin strips or bite-sized squares.

Step 6

Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it gently by hand, as preferred.

Step 7

Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary, or use pre-pitted olives.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley finely for garnishing.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.

Step 10

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.

Step 11

Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 12

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad as a garnish.

Step 13

Serve immediately as a side dish or as a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1527.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1271.5

Total Fat 97.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 133.5mg	0%
Sodium 3996.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 31.8g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 979.0mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2445.8mg	0%

*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: 66.8%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 23.6%