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Surówka | Traditional Salad From Poland, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Surówka | Traditional Salad From Poland, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Surówka | Traditional Salad From Poland, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Surówka | Traditional Salad From Poland, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Surówka | Traditional Salad From Poland, Central Europe | TasteAtlas

Surówka

Surówka is a traditional salad from Poland consisting of fresh fruit and vegetables. It is often dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a bit of sugar, or with a creamy dressing consisting of sour cream, yogurt, and mayonnaise.


It is most commonly prepared with coarsely grated carrots, apples, onions, white cabbage,  and sauerkraut, although an array of other ingredients may be included depending on the season. Some varieties are garnished with chopped parsley or dill before serving, while modern renditions include various spices such as cinnamon and caraway seeds, and are often enhanced with citrus fruits, dried fruits, and nuts.


Surówka can be consumed on its own or served as a side dish accompanying different hearty dishes. When translated, the name surówka means raw, referring to the fact that it is prepared with raw ingredients.

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Recipe variations

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    Surόwka with Sauerkraut

    READY IN 10min

    A popular variety of classic surόwka is made with sauerkraut, whose sourness pairs well with the sweetness of apples and carrots. In the following recipe, the salad is dressed with a simple combination of olive oil, black pepper, sugar, and, optionally, some apple or carrot juice.

  • 4.5

    Carrot, Apple, and Onion Surόwka with Cinnamon and Lime Juice

    READY IN 10min

    Apples and cinnamon are most commonly viewed as a combination in various cakes and pies, but in this recipe, they are combined with carrots, onion, olive oil, and lime juice and turned into a refreshing salad.

  • 4.3

    Carrot, Onion, and Apple Surόwka with Yogurt and Mayonnaise

    READY IN 5min

    The main characteristic of this surowka variety is that the carrots, onions, and sweet apple are mixed with a dressing based on mayonnaise and yogurt and seasoned with just salt, pepper, lemon juice, and optionally, dill or parsley.

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    Carrot and Apple Surόwka with Sour Cream

    READY IN 5min

    The following recipe is adapted from the Polish Heritage Cookery cookbook by Maria and Robert Strybel, the most extensive and varied Polish cookbook ever published, lauded even by the great Julia Child. It describes the preparation method of a refreshing, sweet surόwka without onion and dressed with lemon juice, sugar, and sour cream.

  • 4.3

    White Cabbage and Carrot Surówka with Vinegar Dressing

    READY IN 25min

    Białej kapusty or white cabbage is the main ingredient of this refreshing surόwka. The salad is lightly dressed with olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, and garnished with fresh dill.

  • 4.2

    White Cabbage and Apple Surówka with Cream and Mustard Dressing

    READY IN 20min

    In this recipe, white cabbage and apples are combined with a delicious cream and mustard dressing.

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    Sweet Carrot Surόwka

    READY IN 10min

    The following recipe combines carrots — marchewki in Polish — with apples and sultanas or raisins. You can dress this surόwka with lemon juice, or stir in some cream or feta cheese.

  • 4.5

    Surόwka with Celery and Orange

    READY IN 15min

    This modern surόwka version combines crunchy celery with orange and raisins, resulting in an interesting sweet and sour taste.

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    Radish, Cucumber, and Green Onion Surόwka

    READY IN 10min

    This recipe was adapted from the Polish Heritage Cookery cookbook by Maria and Robert Strybel, the most extensive and varied Polish cookbook ever published, lauded even by the great Julia Child, and shows how to make a crispy, colorful surόwka dressed in sour cream.

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PREP 10min
READY IN 10min

A popular variety of classic surόwka is made with sauerkraut, whose sourness pairs well with the sweetness of apples and carrots. In the following recipe, the salad is dressed with a simple combination of olive oil, black pepper, sugar, and, optionally, some apple or carrot juice.

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