Elsässer Wurstsalat

Remove casing from sausage if present. Slice sausage into matchstick strips about 5 mm thick.

Cut Emmentaler into similar-sized strips. Peel onion and slice into thin rings. Slice gherkins into 3 mm rounds.

Combine sausage, cheese, onion, and gherkins in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth—about 30 seconds of vigorous whisking.

Pour dressing over sausage mixture. Toss gently with your hands or a spoon until everything is evenly coated.

Cover bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This mellows the onion and lets the dressing penetrate.

Taste and adjust salt or vinegar if needed. Garnish with chives and serve cold with crusty bread or pretzels.