Bavarian Style "Kartoffelsalat," or Potato Salad
A true Bavarian specialty, Kartoffelsalat is potatoes simply dressed with an oil and vinegar mix with a touch of sugar and mustard. So simple, yet so delightful!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people
- 2 Lbs medium potatoes plain old white boilers work just fine
- 3/4 Cup Hot Beef or Chicken Broth Bouillon works fine
- 1/2 Cup onion chopped
- 1/3 Cup Salad Oil I use canola
- 1/4 Cup cider vinegar
- 2 TBSP Mustard Brown or Dijon
- 1 TBSP sugar
- 1-2 TBSP fresh Chives or Parsley minced
- S&P to taste start with 1/2 Tsp salt and 1/8 Tsp pepper
Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 1-2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil until potatoes are cooked through and can easily be pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside to cool.
When cool to touch, peel the potatoes, slice them in half and then slice into 1/4 inch slices.
Put the potatoes in a large bowl and carefully add the hot broth and the onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper until smooth. Gently stir this vinaigrette into the potatoes. Finish with the chives or parsley.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve at room temperature or cold.
Kartoffelsalat tastes best if you let it rest for an hour or two to meld the flavors.