For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing. If you prefer a sweeter salad, increase the sugar to 1 teaspoon. Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your liking. Some people prefer a drier salad. This salad is best made a few hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to develop. If you don't have cornichons, you can use regular dill pickles, finely chopped.
Potato Salad—German Kartoffel
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS63
A vibrant and tangy German-style potato salad, perfect as a side dish or light meal. This recipe balances the creamy richness of potatoes with the sharp flavors of vinegar, gherkins, and a hint of sweetness.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Cholesterol145 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium527 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPlace the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
02
StepDrain the potatoes and rinse with cold water until cool enough to handle. Gently peel off the skins (they should slip off easily). Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds or bite-sized pieces.
03
StepIn a large bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
04
StepAdd the sliced potatoes, chopped red onion, and cornichons to the bowl with the vinegar mixture. Gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the potatoes.
05
StepStir in the mayonnaise until the potatoes are evenly coated. Fold in 3/4 of the hard-boiled egg quarters.
06
StepTransfer the potato salad to a serving dish. Garnish with the remaining hard-boiled egg quarters and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
07
StepCover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
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Deon Sipes
Jun 29, 2025This is the best potato salad I've ever had! The combination of textures and flavors is incredible.
Delaney Tromp
May 23, 2025My family loved this! Will definitely be making again.
Francesco Mcglynn
Apr 9, 2025I substituted sour cream for half of the mayo and it was delicious.
Brain Hartmann
Apr 6, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The balance of flavors is perfect, and the potatoes are so tender.
Hank Gorczany
Feb 28, 2025The cornichons add such a unique and delicious flavor to this potato salad. I'll never make it without them again!
Torrey Boehm
Feb 6, 2025I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit at potlucks. Everyone raves about it!
Kali Cronin
Oct 18, 2024I found the vinaigrette a bit too tangy for my taste, so I added a touch more sugar and it was perfect.
Abigail Strosin
Oct 16, 2024Easy to follow instructions and the potato salad turned out amazing! Thank you!