Headcheese Salad
Headcheese salad is a cold, savory dish made from sliced or cubed headcheese (a jellied meat product traditionally made from a pig's head and feet) tossed in a tangy vinaigrette or creamy dressing, often with pickled vegetables like onions, peppers, or celery. It is a classic European and American deli staple, particularly popular in German, Polish, and Southern U.S. cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with very few carbohydrates, and provides a good source of collagen, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Collagen | High (from gelatin) |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Headcheese salad is a prime example of 'nose-to-tail' eating, utilizing parts of the animal often discarded, and its natural gelatin content acts as a binder, creating a unique texture without added starches.
