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    Home » Soups, Salads & Light Meals » Salad

    German Egg and Apple Salad (Eiersalat)

    Published: Mar 18, 2014 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Marita · 3 Comments

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    Let me introduce you to my mother's German Egg and Apple Salad. It's quick and easy to prepare and filling as well as healthy. Apple and egg are a totally undervalued combination. Wait until you tried this recipe.

    What is German Egg Salad (Eiersalat)?

    Eiersalat (egg salat) is a popular German dish that is served on bread or at BBQs. You will find it has a distinct sweet and sour taste to it. This is a common theme in German salads, for example German Pasta Salad or German Potato Salad.

    I love this recipe because it is low carb and high protein. The different textures between the apple, egg and gherkins (pickles) give this recipe an interesting crunch. If you use low-fat mayonnaise then fat content should not be too high.

    Ingredients to German Egg and Apple Salad

    How to make German Egg and Apple Salad?

    You start by boiling 6 eggs until hard. In the meantime, you can chop up half a  sour (tart) apple and handful of pickled gherkins (pickels) into little approx 0.5 cm chunks.

    Once the eggs are boiled, chop these up too. Now mix with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and finished! It's amazing how something so yummy can take so little time.

    How to store this egg salad? Can I freeze it?

    Eat this salad within 4 days of making it. Store it in the fridge with an airtight container. Stir before use.

    I would not advise to freeze this egg salad, as mayonnaise does not freeze well.

    German Egg Salad Sandwich

    Tip 1: Make a German Sandwich (Literally the BEST Egg Sandwich)

    Try this salad on some rye bread. Or some nice crusty white bread. I love it with some crackers for Abendbrot (German Dinner.) I would drain the liquid before wrapping the sandwich to go.

    Tip 2: Serve this Egg Salad at a BBQ (Grillfest)

    This salad goes very well with meat. My family serves it at every BBQ. It’s refreshing in the summer, and compliments meats such as steak and bratwurst (affiliate link). It is great to dip your bread rolls into it while you wait for your sausage to be ready to cook.

    Tip 3: Save this recipe for Easter

    I love this recipe and make it often. However, you can guarantee that it is on our menu after Easter. What else to make with all those coloured eggs. 😊

    This post was first published in March 2014 and updated in November 2020.

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    German Egg and Apple Salad

    Marita
    This German Egg and Apple Salad Recipe has a lovely creamy texture and a delicious sweet and sour flavour.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Dip
    Cuisine German
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 200 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 hard boiled eggs cut into small cubes (0.5 cm)
    • ½ sour apple peeled, cored and chopping into small cubes (0.5 cm) - such a granny smith
    • 2-3 depending on size pickled gherkins/ cornichons/ pickles cubed (0.5 cm)
    • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
    • 3 tablespoon mayonaise low fat if desired
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Combine egg, apple, gherkins in a bowl.
    • Mix with the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
    • Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
    • Sprinkle chopped chives on top (optional)
    • Best served on bread, or as a side dish at a buffet or bbq

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 284mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Egg and Apple Salad, Egg Sandwich Filling, Egg Sandwich Spread, German Egg Salad
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    1. Lisa

      December 01, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars

      This version of the German egg salad is super tasty! The apple adds an extra crunch which I really enjoyed. Definitely recommend this recipe!

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    2. Natalie

      December 01, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      Super lecker der Salat! Man kann ihn auch gut in einem Glas abgefüllt für den nächsten Tag aufheben 🙂

      Reply
    3. Eva

      December 01, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars

      5 stars
      My mother use to make this salad for me. Love it and very easy

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