This cold German Potato Salad Recipe comes from my husband's mom. It was such a treat when we were invited over for supper that I asked for the recipe. Boy, was I surprised to discover how easy it was! It's a traditional recipe done in a traditional way.
If you want a still easier and quicker recipe, that tastes just as good, try the Easy Potato Salad Recipe.
Our boys especially loved dill pickles. So with the pickles in this salad, it's a recipe my daughters-in-law have requested as well. It has now become a family tradition, one that's sure to be your family's favorite as well.
Use new potatoes or regular ones. Scrub them and cook unpeeled in water to cover until tender (gently pierce with a knife to check). Depending on their size, this can take from 15 - 30 minutes. Do not overcook or they may fall apart.
To make peeling easier, gently dump the hot potatoes in colander or sink; briefly pour cold water over them. Let cool before peeling. You can cook them the day before.
Cold German Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
3 - 4 lb. potatoes, cooked and peeled
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup juice from dill pickles
1 small onion, chopped
2-3 dill pickles, chopped
3-4 eggs, hard boiled and sliced
Instructions:
Mix mayonnaise and enough pickle juice to get a nice creamy dressing
Pour a little dressing in bottom of large bowl
Either slice or cube a layer of potatoes on top of dressing
Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, sprinkle some chopped dill pickles, chopped onions, and some egg slices on top. Pour some dressing over all
Repeat with more potatoes, salt, pepper, pickles, onions, egg and dressing until all potatoes have been used
Gently toss all together
Either serve immediately or let stand to improve flavor. Keep refrigerated to store.
Serves 6-8
Hints:
Depending on the 'dryness' of the potatoes, you may need more dressing. Just mix extra as you need it
Adding extra fresh or dried dill makes this salad even tastier. You can add this to the dressing or sprinkle on each layer
Once you know about how much salt and pepper you like, add them to the dressing first, instead of sprinkling on each layer
Add more or less eggs, or omit altogether
Adding green onion or using red onion looks extra special
Adding some chopped apple (leaving skin on for color), adds flavor and texture
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