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Authentic German Potato Salad (Swabia Style)

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  • Author: Kim Cooks Easy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This traditional Swabian-style German potato salad is tangy, savory, and served warm. Made without mayonnaise, it features tender potatoes soaked in a flavorful broth with vinegar, mustard, and onions. It’s the perfect side dish for sausages, schnitzel, or grilled meats.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes (like Yukon Gold)

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or beef broth

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon or German mustard

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Cook the potatoes: Place unpeeled potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20–25 minutes. Drain and let them cool just enough to handle.

  2. Peel and slice: Peel the warm potatoes and slice them into thin rounds. Place in a large mixing bowl.

  3. Sauté the onion: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

  4. Make the dressing: Add the broth, vinegar, mustard, and sugar to the pan with the onions. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Combine: Pour the warm dressing over the sliced potatoes. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to break the potatoes too much.

  6. Rest: Let the salad sit for 20–30 minutes so the potatoes can absorb the dressing.

  7. Finish and serve: Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil over the salad, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.


Notes

  • For best results, use waxy potatoes. They hold their shape and absorb the dressing better.

  • This salad tastes even better after sitting for a few hours.

  • You can substitute the broth with hot water in a pinch, though broth adds more flavor.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg