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How to make Potato Salad just like Oma!
➤ by Oma Gerhild Fulson
Learn how to make potato salad that tastes just like it does in northern Germany. This cold German potato salad, aka Kartoffelsalat, comes from my Mutti's handwritten cookbook.
It was always such a treat when she served it for supper.
And yes, this one is German. In fact, the mayonnaise in this, tells me it's from the northern part of Germany. Southern Germany's salads rarely have mayo. Looking for a non-mayo one? Check the ones listed below.
It seems like there are as many traditional recipes for German potato salad as there are German Omas (grandmothers).
Each has just a slight difference, meaning, there's no ONE way of making it.
What makes these salads so wunderbar? They bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's kitchen. So, of course, I had to write my own German Summer Salads e-Cookbook in English to share with my grandchildren. I know you'll LOVE it, too!
Sharing these salad recipes from my Mutti and Oma to my own young grandchildren ... that's such a delicious way to pass on our German heritage :)
More Potato Salad Tips ...
- 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, but I find peeling them while they are still warm is easier.
- This is a traditional recipe done in a traditional way, but when I follow an "assembly line" method, it goes fairly quickly. Having everything chopped and ready to go helps make the preparation of this traditional potato salad go fairly quickly.
Oma says,
When questioned about the authenticity of its German origins, I did some research. Each family, it seems, has their own way of how to make potato salad. And each is delicious.
In northern Germany, most potato salads are cream based, such as this one below. My Mutti, coming from Berlin, made it this way.
In southern Germany, most potato salads are made with a vinegar, bacon, and broth base.
Check out this one sent in by one of our readers. Take a look at all my potato salads here.
This potato salad is also what I'm usually asked to bring to parties. It always brings rave reviews and I've learned to have the recipe ready to give out.
If you want a still easier and quicker recipe, try the adaptation of this, my Easy Potato Salad.
But first, here's the salad just like my Mutti used to make ...
Ready to make this German Potato Salad?
How to make Potato Salad ~ northern German style
Learn how to make potato salad that tastes just like it does in northern Germany. This cold German potato salad, aka Kartoffelsalat, comes from my Mutti's handwritten cookbook.
And yes, this one is German. In fact, the mayonnaise in this, tells me it's from the northern part of Germany. Southern Germany's salads rarely have mayo.
Prep Time
20 minutes |
Cook Time
none |
Total Time20 minutes |
Servings:
Makes 6 - 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 - 4 lb potatoes, cooked and peeled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup juice from dill pickles
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 - 3 dill pickles, chopped
- 3 - 4 eggs, hard boiled and slice
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.
Notes/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
- My sister always adds pineapple chunks to her salad - Yummy!
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How to Make Potato Salad made Just like Oma
By Oma Gerhild Fulson
Learn how to make potato salad that tastes so much like that German potato salad made my your Oma. It's great for picnics, suppers, and potlucks too. Wunderbar!
Ingredients: potatoes, pickle juice, mayonnaise, eggs,
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