German Potato Salad

This German Potato Salad is a simple and delicious side dish that is great served warm or chilled. Potatoes are marinated in a beef broth and onion mixture and tossed with fresh chives and a splash of lemon juice for a lighter potato salad recipe you will love.

I have always grown up with the rich and creamy potato salad recipes that most Americans enjoy throughout the summer. This German Potato Salad is a departure from what most of us think of as potato salad. It is for me anyways. There is no mayonnaise and the potatoes are dressed with nothing more than a beef broth, Dijon and onion mixture and is finished off with chives and lemon juice for a bit of freshness.

I adore the simplicity of this German potato salad and not only because it is healthier than your typical potato salad. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good American potato salad loaded with mayonnaise and mustard as much as the next guy, but sometimes it’s nice to change things up with a lighter side dish. Serve it up with some grilled bratwursts, ribs or any cut of meat you desire. It is a good clean dish that will pair well with just about anything!

My host-sister Alex’s husband Rene served this German Potato Salad for dinner during our last vacation to Germany. He used this Fränkischer Kartoffelsalat recipe and added the citrus twist which I loved. It just takes it up a notch and really brightens up all of the flavors. While lemon in a potato salad isn’t something you would typically associate with German food, it was done by Germans, so it counts in my book! 😉

Now if only I could get back to Germany to visit without the LONG flight. I just can’t imagine doing that with two babies, so unfortunately it’s probably going to be a couple years before I see my host-family again.

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Serving: 1 grams