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German Potato Salad (mayonnaise-free)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs yellow-fleshed waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold), washed with peels left on about 5 medium-sized potatoes (1.4 kilos)
  • 1.5 cups water 350ml
  • 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube or sub veggie broth for water and bouillon cube
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar or white wine vinegar 120ml
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard sub regular yellow mustard
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 1 yellow onion, minced
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (I use sunflower) 80ml
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, minced
  • 1 cucumber (unpeeled), cut into half-moons

Instructions

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Place on the stove and bring the water to a boil (this goes faster if you place the lid on top until the water starts boiling. Salt the water generously with a small palmful.
  • Allow the potatoes to boil until they are fork tender. There should be a slight resistance when you prick them with a fork but they shouldn´t completely fall apart. This should take around 25-30 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes. as of 20 minutes, start checking them every 5 minutes until they are done.
  • Remove the potato skins: Once the potatoes are finished cooking, drain and rinse them in cold water. While the potatoes are still hot, use a clean kitchen towel to cover your hands and rub off the skins from the potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes in 1/4 inch slices and add them to a large bowl.
  • Make the marinade: to a medium saucepan, add the water and vegetable bouillon cube (or broth), vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, sugar, and minced onion. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
  • Pour the marinade over the potatoes and cover the bowl (I like doing this with a baking sheet). Let sit for at least 1 hour, stirring once halfway and re-covering.
  • Add the neutral oil , cucumber, and chives. Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight. Enjoy!