Description
This Easy German Potato Salad features tender boiled potatoes tossed in a tangy vinegar and oil dressing with onions and a hint of chives. It’s a warm and comforting side dish perfect for any meal that can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds White (New) or Yukon gold potatoes
Dressing
- 1/2 cup White onion, finely diced (green onions could also be used)
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon Minced chives (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Boil potatoes whole and unpeeled for about 25 minutes, or until soft and easily pierced with a fork or knife. Drain and lay 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 before preparing the salad.
- Slice Potatoes: Slice potatoes into very thin discs and place them directly into a medium-sized bowl.
- Season Potatoes: Season the sliced potatoes with salt and pepper, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Add Onions and Vinegar: Stir in the diced onions then pour in the apple cider vinegar, mixing thoroughly.
- Add Oil and Adjust Seasoning: Pour in the vegetable oil and stir. Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with minced chives if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Cook the potatoes up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Peel the potatoes just before preparing the salad for best texture.
- Using thin slices helps the potatoes absorb more dressing flavor.
- Green onions can be substituted for white onions for a milder flavor.
- The salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
