Kartoffelsalat

Name: Kartoffelsalat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lb waxy potatoes (such as Yukon Gold); 1 cup beef or vegetable broth, hot; 3 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp chopped chives; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Warm, waxy potato slices tossed in a tangy broth-and-vinegar dressing with onion and chives — the German potato salad that starts a thousand backyard parties.

⏱ 20 minPrep time

🔥 25 minCook time

🍽 6Servings

🏷 German KitchenCategory

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Warm, tangy and dressed while the potatoes are still steaming — this is the southern German style of Kartoffelsalat, and it’s a national obsession. A hot broth-and-vinegar dressing soaks into tender potato slices for a salad that’s savory, bright and comforting.

Every family guards its own version, but the golden rules are simple: waxy potatoes, a warm dressing, and plenty of time to absorb. It’s the essential partner to schnitzel, sausages and any backyard grill.

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Step by stepInstructions

Boil the potatoes in salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, then peel and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
Whisk the hot broth, vinegar, oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper into a dressing.
Toss the warm potatoes with the onion and pour the dressing over them.
Stir gently and let stand 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then, so the potatoes drink up the dressing.
Taste and adjust salt and vinegar.
Fold in the chives and parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Slice the potatoes while they're still warm — that's when they absorb the dressing best. If the salad looks dry, splash in a little more hot broth.

Recipe details

Prep20 min

Cook25 min

Servings6

CategoryGerman Kitchen

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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