Warm German potato salad with onion, mustard dressing and herbs

Germany · German

German Potato Salad

A warm potato salad with onion, mustard and a sharp savory dressing.

  • German
  • 40 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version
  • 1 compatible option

Country

Germany

Cuisine

German

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Total

40 min

1 version

1 compatible option

Makes 4 servings.

Dress the potatoes while warm so they absorb flavor.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

1 compatible option

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Warm potato salad with onion, mustard, vinegar and herbs.

Contains mustard.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • Mustard

Ingredients

  • 850 g waxy potatoes
  • 120 g onion, thinly sliced
  • 35 ml olive oil
  • 18 g mild mustard Contains mustard.
  • 20 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 120 ml vegetable broth or water
  • 5 g fine salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 8 g fresh parsley

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook potatoes

    Boil whole potatoes in salted water until tender, then cool slightly and slice.

  2. Cook onion

    Cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft and lightly golden.

  3. Build dressing

    Whisk in mustard, vinegar, broth, salt and pepper, then simmer briefly.

  4. Dress the salad

    Fold warm sliced potatoes into the dressing and toss gently.

  5. Finish

    Rest 5 minutes, then serve warm with chopped parsley.

Frequently asked questions

Can I serve it cold?

Yes, but it is most traditional and flavorful when served warm.

Why is mustard listed in allergens?

The dressing uses mustard, so mustard is present in this recipe.

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