In the kitchen with Elisa
Traditional German Potato Salad
Potato Salad the German Way
I have a feeling that every country has some kind of a potato salad. In Russia it is the salad olivier and in Germany it is the German potato salad. The German version had me question how it could taste, because I am a fan of complex recipes with a lot of flavours and this salad doesn´t have many ingredients.
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But I was taken by surprise, because the combination of flavours in this salad is so delicious! I love this salad, for its simplicity and for how it tastes.​
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Feel like you want to throw an Octoberfest Party for your friends? This is a perfect recipe to go along with some German sausages and beer, believe me, I know what I am talking about :)​
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Get your German vibe on and try out this delicious potato salad!
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Step by Step Video
RECIPE
Traditional German Potato Salad
Potato Salad the German Way
​INGREDIENTS
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5 medium potatoes
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1 medium white onion
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6-8 medium gherkins (pickled cucumbers)
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4 medium eggs
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3 tbsp yoghurt or soured cream (10% fat)
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3 tbsp mayonnaise
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2-1 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp sugar
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1 tsp mustard
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DIRECTIONS
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Peel and cut potatoes into big pieces (this will ensure they do not get all mushy while boiling).
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Boil the potatoes on medium heat just until cooked, be careful not to over cook them. Drain and cool with cold water. Leave to cool.
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Boil eggs for 10 minutes. Leave to cool.
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In the meantime cut onion into small cubes and dice gherkins.
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Once potatoes have cooled, cube them into fairly big pieces and then cube the eggs.
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Take a big bowl and add the vegetables and eggs to it.
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To prepare the dressing mix yoghurt, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, sugar and mustard in a small bowl. Add to the salad bowl and mix well.
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Enjoy chilled with some dark bread or as a side to your steak!
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