German Layer Salad Recipe – Easy, Creamy & Perfect for Gatherings
This German Layer Salad is a favourite of Mike’s, and it always gets great feedback. It’s a colourful, creamy mix of layers—eggs, pineapple, corn, leeks, ham, and more—and it’s even better the next day. The recipe comes from my lovely mother-in-law in Germany, and when I made it at work, it got rave reviews. If you like layered salads, you might also enjoy my Old-Fashioned Layer Salad — it’s a bit retro and a little unusual, but it really works.
German Layer Salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
This colourful, creamy German Layer Salad comes from my lovely mother-in-law in Germany. It’s perfect for picnics, gatherings or family dinners — and even better made the day before. Everyone at work loved it, and my husband (who’s German) gave it the thumbs up too!
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 2 sticks of celery finely chopped
- 2 leeks sliced thinly and well-rinsed
- 2 apples peeled and diced (tossed with lemon juice)
- 150 g chopped ham
- 1 small tin of corn kernels about 200g, drained
- 1 tin of crushed pineapple 450g, drained
- 300 ml sour cream
- 200 ml mayonnaise
Instructions
- Start by boiling 6 eggs. After they’ve cooled, chop them into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, layer the finely chopped celery at the bottom.
- Add the chopped eggs, followed by the diced ham.
- Next, add the drained corn kernels, then layer the drained pineapple over the top.
- Sprinkle the diced apples over the pineapple.
- Whisk together the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and spread the dressing evenly over the top.
- Finally, layer the thinly sliced leeks as the crowning touch.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight for the best flavour.
- When you’re ready to serve, scoop into bowls and enjoy!
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Notes
- Tastes even better when made the day before.
- Use a clear glass bowl to show off the layers.
- Great served alongside fried bratwurst for a full German meal.
