The traditional German potato salad is an essential part of the Christmas meal in Germany. It is prepared in different ways in different regions of the country. Not only that, many German families have their own recipes for this potato dish. If you decide to prepare a German salad, do it at least 2 hours before serving. It should brew well.
It is necessary
- Potatoes - 6 pcs.
- Eggs - 3 pcs.
- Onions - 1 pc.
- Pickled cucumbers - 4 pcs.
- Yogurt without additives - 0.5 cups
- Mayonnaise - 3-4 tablespoons
- Mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar - 1 teaspoon.
Instructions
Step 1
Boil the potatoes in their skins, cool and peel them. For German salad, non-crumbly potato varieties are suitable. Otherwise, you will not get a salad, but porridge. Chop the potatoes coarsely and set them aside.
Step 2
Make a German salad dressing. Take a large salad bowl. Mix mustard, mayonnaise, yogurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Yogurt, if necessary, can be replaced with sour cream. Add potatoes to the sauce, mix everything.
Step 3
Chop the onion finely for the potato salad. Then add it to the dish. For a German salad, you can pre-pickle onions in vinegar.
Step 4
Boil the eggs and cut them fairly coarsely. Place them in a salad bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Cut the pickled cucumbers into smaller pieces, add them to the potato salad and mix everything. This must be done carefully so as not to break the potato wedges.
Step 5
Add some vinegar to your German salad. You can add herbs such as thyme or parsley to taste. The dish is almost ready. Now he needs to brew in the refrigerator. Traditional German potato salad has a spicy flavor. It can play the role of not only an independent dish, but also a side dish. Serve with sausages, grilled meats, or fish.
