Gluten Free Surówka Recipe

Surówka is a traditional Polish sauerkraut salad made with fermented cabbage, carrots, and apple. Unlike many cabbage salads that rely on mayonnaise-based dressings, this version gets its flavor from tangy sauerkraut and fresh produce.

This authentic recipe was shared with us by Polish friends, it’s a simple, crunchy side dish that pairs well with everything from weeknight dinners to summer barbecues.

Our friends from Poland shared their Surówka recipe with us. Pronounced suˈrufka, it’s a sauerkraut, carrot, apple and onion salad.

Especially, they said, that it’s delicious with fish recipes.

However, I was planning to serve pork tenderloin tonight and just couldn’t wait to try it. And boy, it’s yummy. I had to share it with you.

This is a raw salad so there’s no cooking involved. Let me show you how to make it.

Ingredients

This salad comes together with just a few ingredients: crunchy sauerkraut, a carrot, an apple, and half of an onion, fresh parsley, and a dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, sweetener, salt and pepper.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

It’s easy!

Serving suggestions

Tasty surówka is an easy, nutritious, raw side dish that’s delicious with dinner. But I also can picture serving it at a summer party picnic or barbecue.

Whether you’re serving surówka alongside grilled meats or fish at a barbecue or adding it to a picnic spread, finish the meal with something light and refreshing, like my simple creamy lemon posset or my friend’s mango sago recipe.

Pro tips and recipe notes

• If you do serve your surówka with fish, our friends said to add the juice of two fresh lemons.
• Also, I substituted their recommended tablespoon of sugar with Stevia.
• Fermented sauerkraut is so nutritious. And it’s easy to make your own sauerkraut. For store bought, I recommend Bubbies Of San Francisco Sauerkraut. It has live cultures, and no sugar, vinegar or preservatives. Just great taste.
• I had delicious apples on hand when I made this recipe. A tart Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Macintosh apple would stand up well to the flavor of the sauerkraut.
• Leftovers will keep in an air tight container in the fridge for a week.

Have you ever tried a traditional Polish surówka? I’d love to hear what you think of our friends’ recipe. If you make it, leave a comment and let me know how you served it.

Simple fermented dishes like this have been a regular part of our table for years. They’re one of the many ways we focus on eating well without overcomplicating things.

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Before you go, I have one more resource you might enjoy. I love quick, easy sauces. On those nights when you’re staring at plain chicken or fish and wondering how to make dinner a little more exciting, my Sauce System shows you exactly how I turn everyday proteins into meals my family looks forward to. No complicated techniques or endless ingredient lists. Just simple, flavorful sauces that make dinner feel a little less like a chore.

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10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce: Wild shrimp in a sauce with pepper and pungent paprika gives this dish a lovely, subtly spicy taste.

15 Minute Wild Cod Piccata: a delicious light fish dinner with a nutritious lemon sauce.

Gluten Free And Low Carb Barbecue Baby Back ribs: This is the best finger licking good baby back ribs recipe!

Keto Pork Tenderloin Crispy Bites: The coating is made with fried pork rinds! 0 carbs, 100% delicious!

Gluten Free Chicken Fingers Recipe: A Family Favorite!: Crispy Chicken Fingers are not just for kids! Homemade, bursting with flavor, and surprisingly easy to make, this recipe redefines comfort food, making every tender, juicy, crispy bite a delightful experience for all.

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Gluten Free Surówka Recipe

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Surówka is a Polish sauerkraut, carrot and apple salad that is nutritious and delicious. Enjoy! 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Polish American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 15

Calories 32kcal

Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

• 1 pound Sauerkraut
• 1 carrot shredded
• 1 apple chopped
• 1/2 onion minced
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-2 g Stevia
• salt to taste
• dash of pepper

Instructions

• Strain liquid from the sauerkraut.
  1 pound Sauerkraut
• Add carrot, apple, onion, and parsley to your sauerkraut in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil and sprinkle with Stevia, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  1 carrot, 1 apple, 1/2 onion, 1 tablespoon parsley, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1-2 g Stevia, salt, dash of pepper
• Your surówka only takes ten minutes of prep time. Then refrigerate it for thirty minutes.

Notes

• If you do serve your surówka with fish, add the juice of two fresh lemons.
• In this recipe, I substituted the recommended tablespoon of sugar with Stevia. It's up to you if you prefer sugar.
• Fermented sauerkraut is so nutritious. And it's easy to make your own. For store bought, I recommend Bubbies Of San Francisco Sauerkraut. It has live cultures, and no sugar, vinegar or preservatives. Just great taste.
• I had delicious apples on hand when I made this recipe. Any tart apple like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Macintosh would stand up well to the flavor of the sauerkraut.
• Leftovers will keep in an air tight container in the fridge for a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.9g

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