Category: Salads
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Austrian Wurstsalat – A Classic (Beer) Garden Favourite
There are some dishes that immediately remind me of summer in Austria, and Wurstsalat is definitely one of them. It’s the kind of meal you order at a Heuriger or a traditional pub on a warm evening, often with a slice of dark bread and a cold drink on the side. Nothing fancy, but incredibly…
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Austrian Nudelsalat (Pasta Salad)
As soon as the weather warms up in Austria, you’ll find bowls of Nudelsalat appearing on almost every buffet table. Whether it’s a family barbecue, a birthday party, a village festival or a picnic by the lake, pasta salad is one of those dishes that everyone seems to make. There isn’t one single Austrian recipe.…
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Nizza Salad – A Colourful Summer Classic
Nizza Salad was one of those dishes that regularly appeared during summer when I was growing up in Austria. It was especially popular when we had family gatherings or needed something light for lunch on hot days. While it originated in France, versions of Nizzasalat have become a staple across Austria and Germany, often appearing…
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Gurkensalat – Cucumber salad with Vinaigrette
There are some recipes that instantly bring back childhood memories, and Austrian Gurkensalat is definitely one of them. This simple cucumber salad -was always part of summer dinners growing up – usually served alongside Schnitzel, grilled meats, or anything eaten outside on warm evenings – or just by itself. This salad was also one of…
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Backhendel Salad – Fried Chicken Salad
When Austrians think of Backhendl, they think of golden, crispy fried chicken – a true classic of Viennese cuisine. But in the warmer months, or for a lighter meal, it often appears in the form of Backhendl Salat: crispy chicken strips served on a bed of fresh seasonal salad, drizzled with vinaigrette and, in many…