Julie's Pistachio Sauerkraut Salad

Bright, tangy, and delightfully crunchy, Julie's Pistachio Sauerkraut Salad is a bold twist on traditional salads that will invigorate your taste buds. Packed with nutrient-rich sauerkraut, vibrant shredded carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and crunchy pistachios, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing with a hint of honey, every bite bursts with freshness and umami. Garnish with chopped parsley for an herbaceous finish, and serve over baby spinach or arugula for an optional pop of greens. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free, vegetarian salad is a quick and healthy choice for a light lunch or an impressive dinner side. Perfectly suited for fans of fermented foods or those seeking a creative salad recipe, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sauerkraut
• 0.5 cups Shelled pistachios
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cups Parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 2 cups Baby spinach or arugula (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all your ingredients by shredding the carrot, dicing the red bell pepper, and chopping the parsley.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauerkraut, shredded carrot, diced red bell pepper, pistachios, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the sauerkraut mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to balance the flavors.

Step 6

For added texture, serve the salad over a bed of baby spinach or arugula, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(818.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	844.8

Total Fat 62.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 11.2mg	0%
Sodium 2616.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 11.2IU	0%
Calcium 450.2mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2891.8mg	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: 63.0%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 27.1%