Description
Classic German Potato Salad is a warm, tangy dish made with tender red potatoes, onions, and a vinegar-mustard dressing. It’s a flavorful side that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Red Potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- While potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add onions and sauté until soft.
- Stir in vinegar, mustard, broth, salt, and pepper. Warm through to blend flavors.
- Transfer warm potatoes to a mixing bowl. Pour warm dressing over them and gently toss to coat.
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like red or Yukon Gold for best texture.
- Dress the potatoes while they’re warm to absorb more flavor.
- Add cooked bacon or smoked tofu for extra richness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: german potato salad, warm potato salad, vinegar potato salad, picnic side dish, vegetarian potato salad