Surówka Z Kiszonej Kapusty

Name: Surówka Z Kiszonej Kapusty
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 800 g Sauerkraut, lightly squeezed; 150 g Carrot, coarsely grated; 180 g Apple, coarsely grated; 45 ml Sunflower oil; 1 tsp Caraway seed; 1 tsp Sugar; ⅓ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

Surówka Z Kiszonej Kapusty · ready in 20 min · 6 servings · 118 kcal per serving · very easy · 8 ingredients

A bright Polish sauerkraut salad with crisp carrot, sweet apple, sunflower oil, and caraway, served after a short rest to soften the sharp tang.

Prep: 20 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 6
kcal: 118
Difficulty: very easy

Polish Side dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 6 servings

800 gSauerkraut, lightly squeezed
150 gCarrot, coarsely grated
180 gApple, coarsely grated
45 mlSunflower oil
1 tspCaraway seed
1 tspSugar
⅓ tspSalt
¼ tspBlack pepper, freshly ground (optional)

Equipment

mixing bowl, box grater, measuring spoon, large spoon, small knife, serving bowl

Instructions

Mise En Place
Gather sauerkraut, carrot, apple, oil, seasonings, a bowl, grater, spoon, measuring spoons, and a small knife before starting. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are on the work surface.
Squeeze Sauerkraut
Squeeze the sauerkraut lightly by hand over the bowl or sink, removing excess brine while keeping the cabbage pleasantly juicy. · 3 min
What to look for: Sauerkraut looks moist but no longer drips heavily.
Grate Produce
Grate the carrot and apple coarsely, then add them straight to the sauerkraut so the apple stays bright and moist. · 5 min
What to look for: Orange carrot and pale apple are evenly piled over the cabbage.
Dress Salad
Pour in the sunflower oil, sprinkle in the sugar, caraway seed, black pepper if using, and a small amount of salt. · 2 min
What to look for: Oil lightly glosses the grated vegetables and cabbage.
Mix And Rest
Toss the salad thoroughly, taste for salt, adjust carefully, then let it rest for 10 minutes so the flavors settle. · 10 min
What to look for: The salad looks glossy, evenly mixed, and slightly softened.
Serve Cool
Serve the sauerkraut salad cool or at room temperature as a tangy side to a traditional Polish meal. · 1 min
What to look for: Salad is lightly juicy, glossy, and evenly speckled with caraway.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	118
Protein	2 g
Carbohydrates	14 g
of which sugars	8 g
Fat	7 g
of which saturated	1 g
Fibre	6 g
Sodium	1030 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.

Ingredient substitutions

Sauerkraut

Mild sauerkraut: Use the same weight; rinse briefly with water only if the sauerkraut is very sour.

Carrot

Apple: Adds sweetness and moisture, but the salad will be less earthy and less traditional in texture.

Apple

Sugar: Use only a little sugar to balance acidity; it will not replace the apple texture.

Caraway seed

Black pepper: Use only if caraway is unavailable; the salad loses its classic warm, rye-like aroma.

Sugar

Apple: Add a little extra grated apple for sweetness if avoiding added sugar.

Salt

Sauerkraut: Use a little extra briny sauerkraut instead of added salt if the salad tastes flat.