German Potato Salad
Nikita Chef

German Potato Salad

Tangy, creamy, and insanely easy potato salad

This German potato salad is the perfect lunch - tangy, creamy, and made with just 6 potatoes, red onion, pickles, and pantry staples.

30Min
4Servings
280Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlySpicy 1/5vegetarian
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Equipment

Pot
Knife
Cutting board
Colander
Mixing bowl
Stove

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Potatoes

6 medium

Red onion

1 piece

Pickles

100 g

Pantry Staples

Vegetable oil

3 tbsp

White vinegar

4 tbsp

Grain mustard

2 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

0.5 tsp

Fresh dill (chopped)

2 tbsp

Instructions

1

Prepare the potatoes

Wash 6 medium potatoes thoroughly. Place them in a pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.

20 mintimer 20 min
Potatoes are done when fork tender but still firm
2

Chop vegetables

While potatoes are boiling, finely dice the red onion and pickles. Chop fresh dill if using.

5 min
Small dice ensures even distribution of flavors
3

Drain and cool potatoes

Drain boiled potatoes in colander and let them cool slightly until you can handle them comfortably. Peel while still warm and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds.

5 min
Peel while warm for easier peeling
4

Make the dressing

In a bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, white vinegar, grain mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

2 min
Whisk vigorously for proper emulsion
5

Assemble the salad

In a large bowl, gently toss sliced potatoes with chopped onion, pickles, fresh dill (if using), and dressing. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb flavors.

3 min
Gentle mixing prevents breaking potato slices

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Room temperature or cold

Best eaten fresh. Flavors develop after 1 hour in fridge. Do not freeze.

Notes

• Traditional German potato salad served warm or at room temperature

• Perfect for picnics and potlucks

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