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German Potato Salad (with Oil and Vinegar)
A traditional German potato salad with oil and vinegar. This typical Swabian potato salad recipe is made with a broth-based dressing instead of mayonnaise.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 lbs waxy potatoes 1 kg, Note 1
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup beef broth 250 ml, Note 2
- 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard Note 3
- 1 pinch of sugar to taste
- 5-8 Pickles gherkins, depending on size and taste, optional, Note 4
- 4 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil Note 5
- fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- a bunch of chives
Instructions
Potatoes:
- Boil: Scrub and place them in a large pot. Cover them with cold water, add salt generously, bring them to a boil, and cook them until fork-tender, about 20 minutes, but it really depends on their size; please check. 2 lb/ 1 kg waxy potatoes + 1 teaspoon salt
- Peel and slice: Drain them well and leave them for about 5 minutes to cool down slightly. Peel them while they are still hot. Slice them and place them in a large bowl.
- Remove and keep a few slices (3-4) of the cooked potatoes in another small bowl; you will need them to make the dressing.
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Pickles:
- Slice them finely and add them to the bowl. 5-8 pickles/gherkins, depending on their size
Dressing:
- Cook onion: While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the red onion. Place the diced onion in a small pan, add the broth, and cook until the onions are soft; it will take a couple of minutes. 1 small onion + 1 cup/ 250 ml beef broth
- Add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and whisk in the mustard and the sugar. Finally, add the reserved handful of sliced potatoes and blend with an immersion blender. 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar + 1 teaspoon mustard + pinch of sugar + 3-4 slices cooked potatoes
- Combine: Slowly pour the warm dressing over the hot potatoes, mixing very gently and taking care not to break the slices.
Marinate:
- Leave the potato salad to cool and marinate at room temperature for one or two hours. The potatoes will absorb the broth.
- Add the oil and stir gently to combine. 4 tablespoon oil
- Chop the chives and add them to the salad before serving. Taste and adjust the flavor with more vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, if necessary. small bunch of chives + 1 tablespoon vinegar (or more) + oil, salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- Potatoes: It’s crucial to use waxy potatoes; starchy ones would fall apart.
- Broth: For the most authentic flavor, use beef broth. Otherwise, you can replace it with chicken stock or vegetable broth for a vegetarian/vegan potato salad.
- Mustard: It’s preferable to use mild German mustard. However, you can replace it with another mild yellow mustard if you don’t have it. Dijon mustard is also fine.
- Pickles or gherkins in a sweet sour brine. They are optional, but they add lots of flavor.
- Oil: It must be neutral-tasting. Olive oil is not suitable for making this salad.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion from 6
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
939mg
(39%)
Potassium
1201mg
(34%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
166IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1portion from 6 | |
Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
Protein | 6g | 12% |
Fat | 15g | 23% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
Sodium | 939mg | 39% |
Potassium | 1201mg | 26% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.