Sauerkraut Salad with Corned Beef

An Old World favorite, sauerkraut takes on a new and delicious role in this make-your-own sandwich-salad.

Makes 6 servings.

1 can (1 pound, 11 ounces) sauerkraut
1 medium-size onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
or: 1 tablespoon dillweed
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 cup bottled Russian dressing
1 large green pepper, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
6 thin slices pumpernickel bread
Mustard
Romaine leaves or shredded lettuce
1 can (12 ounces) corned beef, chilled then sliced
1 package (8 ounces) sliced Swiss cheese
Pickled red cherry peppers(optional)
Fresh dill
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Russian dressing

Procedure
1. Drain sauerkraut; rinse with cold water; drain well. Combine sauerkraut with onion,dill,parsley and dressing in a large bowl; toss to mix; chill until serving time.
2. Just before serving, add green pepper.Spread bread slices lightly with mustard.Line a shallow salad bowl with Romaine; arrange sauerkraut salad over half of lettuce; overlap slices of bread, corned beef and cheese on other half.
3. Garnish with cherry peppers and dill.Mix sour cream and Russian dressing and serve on side.