Description
This Easy German Potato Salad features tender boiled Yukon gold or new potatoes tossed in a tangy vinegar and vegetable oil dressing with finely diced onions and a hint of minced chives for garnish. Perfect as a flavorful side dish that’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Vegetables
- 2 pounds White (New) or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup White onion, finely diced (green onions can also be used)
- 1 tablespoon Minced chives, optional for garnish
Seasonings and Dressing
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place whole, unpeeled potatoes in a pot of water and boil for about 25 minutes until they can be easily pierced with a fork or knife. Drain the potatoes and arrange them in a single layer on a flat surface to cool slightly.
- Peel Potatoes: When cool enough to handle, gently peel the skin off using a thin knife or potato peeler. Alternatively, refrigerate overnight and peel the next day.
- Slice Potatoes: Slice the peeled potatoes into very thin discs and transfer them to a medium-sized bowl.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes and stir gently to coat them evenly.
- Add Onions and Vinegar: Stir in the finely diced onions, then pour in the apple cider vinegar and mix well.
- Add Oil and Adjust Seasoning: Pour in the vegetable oil and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with minced chives if desired, then serve the salad warm or chilled.
Notes
- Potatoes can be boiled up to a day in advance and refrigerated to save time; peel them right before preparing the salad for best texture.
- Using Yukon gold potatoes provides a creamy texture and rich flavor typical in German potato salads.
- Green onions can be substituted for white onions for a milder onion flavor.
- You can adjust the amount of vinegar and oil according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
