Let’s make a classic German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)! Potato salad is a staple in German cuisine, and it’s both tasty and easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 700g potatoes
- 150g pickled cucumbers
- 2-3 shallots or 1 small red onion
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sour cream or natural yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the potatoes: Peel and boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the dressing: Chop the pickled cucumbers into small cubes. Finely chop the shallots. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cucumbers, dill, and season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
- Combine: Cut the cooled potatoes into fairly thick cubes and place them in a bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the potatoes and toss to coat.
- Serve: Optionally, you can add chopped green onions and/or finely chopped ham.
Your German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat) is ready! Enjoy!
Note: Potato salad is a versatile dish, and you can customize it to your taste by adding other ingredients such as bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or mustard.