Julie's Pistachio-sauerkraut Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 14 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed
• 1 (1 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1/2 teaspoon dried grated lemon rind or 2 teaspoons fresh grated fresh lemon rind
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup dried currant
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

• 1 drain the sauerkraut and place in a large bowl.
• 2 fill the bowl with water and rinse pickling juices from the sauerkraut, then drain using a large strainer (or colander with small holes).
• 3 put the sauerkraut back into the bowl, refill it with cool water, and set it aside.
• 4 make the pudding according the package directions (you can use regular, or sugar free pudding for lower calorie, diabetic, and lowcarb menus).
• 5 when it has begun to set, add the lemon rind (rind from lime could be a good addition, as well!).
• 6 coarsely chop the pistachios and pecans- a food processor works well for this.
• 7 pour the sauerkraut into the strainer again and drain it well, pressing down on it with the back of a spoon or spatula.
• 8 in a large bowl mix the rinsed/drained sauerkraut with the pudding, nuts, currants, and honey, and stir well.
• 9 pour into a serving container and chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
• 10 enjoy!