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Bavarian-Style Potato Salad

Bavarian-Style Potato Salad

A warm potato salad with a rich broth-based dressing, onion, and fresh chives — a classic Bavarian side dish made without mayonnaise.

Time205 min
Servings4
Calories271 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • potato800 g
  • water1500 ml
  • vegetable broth180 ml
  • onion1 pcs
  • white vinegar3 tbsp
  • mustard1 tbsp
  • vegetable oil3 tbsp
  • sugar1 tsp
  • salt1 to taste
  • black pepper (ground)1 to taste
  • chives20 g

Instructions

1

Wash the potatoes, place them in a pot, cover with water, and salt generously. Boil in their skins for 20–25 minutes, until a knife slides easily into the center.

2

Drain the water and let the potatoes sit for a few minutes until cool enough to handle but still warm. Peel them and cut into thin slices.

3

Dice the onion finely and slice the chives into thin rings; set aside to add later.

4

Heat the broth until hot, then mix it with the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the oil and stir until you have a smooth dressing.

5

While the potatoes are still warm, gradually pour in the dressing, add the onion, and gently fold with a spatula so the slices don't break.

6

Let the salad rest for 3 hours, stirring gently from time to time so the potatoes absorb the broth dressing evenly.

7

Before serving, taste and adjust with salt or black pepper if needed, then sprinkle with chives.