German Fleisch (Meat) Salad on Pickled Zucchini Boat

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Ingredients

Meat Salad

  • 1 1/4 pounds Mortadella, julienned
  • 1 1/4 pounds bologna, julienne
  • 1 1/4 pounds turkey, juilienne
  • 2 ounces dill pickles and some of the pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup peeled apples, julienne
  • 1/4 cup Munster cheese, julienne
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • Salt, pepper and some sugar to taste

Pickled Zucchini Boat

  • 1 medium-sized zucchini
  • 1/4 bottle of barbecue sauce
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of chicken broth or water
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed
  • Salt, pepper and sugar to taste

Directions

  1. Combine Mortadella, bologna, turkey, dill pickles, apples, and cheese with mayonnaise, pickle juice and sour cream. Add dill and parsley and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Marinate 12 hours in the refrigerator. Mix again and adjust seasoning before serving.
  2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and cut into 6 portions. Grill or saute for 5 minutes. Combine all other ingredients for a marinade. Mix with zucchini well. Cover and marinate 12 hours.
  3. Place zucchini on a plate, top with Fleisch salad and garnish with dill. Serve with slices of pumpernickel bread.

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