Warm Apple Sauerkraut Skillet Salad (Printable)

Caramelized apples meet tangy sauerkraut in this warm skillet with fresh greens and toasted nuts.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Gala variety), cored and sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
04 - 2 cups baby spinach or arugula

→ Fats & Oils

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground caraway seeds (optional)
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

→ Garnishes

10 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add sliced apples and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples achieve a golden color and onions become soft.
03 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the apples and onions. Sprinkle with caraway seeds if using, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients and cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Fold in the drained sauerkraut and warm through for 2 to 3 minutes until heated throughout but not dried out.
05 - Remove from heat. Gently toss in baby spinach or arugula, stirring until just wilted from residual heat.
06 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Top with toasted nuts and fresh parsley.
07 - Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature as preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The caramelized apples create a natural sweetness that balances perfectly with sauerkrauts tang
  • Its ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something that simmered for hours
  • You get probiotics, fiber, and vitamins all in one gorgeous, colorful bowl
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the sauerkraut well, otherwise your salad will end up soupy rather than perfectly balanced
  • The apples should still have a little bite when you remove them from heat, as they continue cooking off the stove
  • Serve this warm or at room temperature, but never cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, as it creates the most gorgeous caramelization on the apples
  • Taste a piece of apple before adding salt, since some varieties are sweeter than others
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