Head Cheese Salad

Head Cheese Salad is a traditional European cold cut, typically made from a terrine of pork head meat, tongue, and sometimes heart, set in aspic (meat jelly). It is often served sliced on a platter with pickles, onions, and mustard, or as a component in a composed salad. While the name suggests dairy, it contains no cheese; the 'cheese' refers to the pressing and molding process.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. It is a dense source of collagen, gelatin, and minerals like iron and zinc, with a typical serving providing around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	330 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	3.8 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Cholesterol	85 mg
Sodium	850 mg

Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Head cheese is a prime example of 'nose-to-tail' eating, a sustainable culinary practice that uses the entire animal. Its unique texture comes from the natural gelatin in the pork head, which solidifies into a savory aspic when chilled.