Warm Apple and Sauerkraut Skillet Salad (Printable)

Caramelized apples meet tangy sauerkraut in this warm German-inspired skillet. Ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients for a comforting side or light meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cups fresh sauerkraut, drained

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

→ Seasonings

07 - ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans

# How-To:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add sliced apples and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples develop golden edges and onions become softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in caraway seeds and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
04 - Add sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine and cook for 2–3 minutes until sauerkraut is heated through.
05 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
06 - Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle generously with chopped parsley and toasted nuts. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm caramelized apples create this incredible contrast against the bright tangy sauerkraut
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
  • The probiotics in fermented sauerkraut make this comfort food actually good for your gut
02 -
  • Do not cook the sauerkraut too long or you will kill those beneficial probiotics we are after
  • The contrast between warm components and a final bright fresh herb garnish is what makes this sing
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan while the skillet heats up, it adds so much more depth
  • If your sauerkraut seems overly salty, give it a quick rinse before adding
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