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German potato salad

40 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

I was born in East Germany and spent my childhood there. Of all the local dishes, German potato salad left the strongest impression on me—it fascinated me as a child, and I still enjoy eating it today. For some reason, here people love adding random ingredients to this salad, as if they feel insecure and believe that the more ingredients a salad has, the better it is... But Germans think differently. Traditional German potato salad is made with a minimal number of ingredients: always potatoes, cucumbers, and onions, plus a dressing, which can be mayonnaise-based or, as in my recipe, vinegar and oil. And of course, salt and pepper to taste. That's it—nothing extra. The salad turns out somewhat coarse and simple, yet very filling and, in my opinion, delicious. Of course, I wouldn't serve this salad at a New Year's celebration, but for everyday meals, it's perfect. Read on,

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Ingredients. I should mention right away that the three essential components of a proper German salad are potatoes, cucumbers, and onions. The dressing, however, can vary: either oil-and-vinegar or mayonnaise-based. I prefer the first option, but you can confidently use mayonnaise for this salad—it will turn out delicious as well.

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    Step 2

    Step 2

    Peel and wash the potatoes.

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    Step 3

    Step 3

    We cut the peeled potatoes into thin, but quite large slices.

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    Step 4

    Step 4

    Place the potatoes in boiling salted water and cook for 6-7 minutes. Do not overcook the potatoes; they should remain firm, not fall apart, but at the same time should not be raw.

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    Step 5

    Step 5

    Drain the boiled potatoes into a colander and let cool.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    Grate the cucumbers on a coarse grater.

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    Step 7

    Step 7

    We clean the onion and finely chop it.

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    Step 8

    Step 8

    Mix cucumbers and onions in a salad bowl.

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    Step 9

    Step 9

    In a small bowl, mix the oil and vinegar, whisking with a whisk. I'll repeat, instead of this dressing, you can use regular mayonnaise—it will also be delicious.

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    Step 10

    Step 10

    Add the potatoes, dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well—and the potato salad is ready!