Best 6 Kartoffel Salat German Potato Salad Recipes

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Kartoffel Salat, or German Potato Salad, is a classic German dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It is made with boiled potatoes, vinegar, and bacon, and often includes other ingredients such as onions, celery, and hard-boiled eggs. Kartoffel Salat is a versatile dish that can be served warm or cold, and it is a delicious and satisfying side dish or main course.

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TRADITIONAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 small white onions, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, and place in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes cook, combine the vinegar, sugar, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan, and place over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Drain potatoes into a colander. Using gloves or paper towels to protect your hands, slice the hot potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Drizzle with hot vinegar mixture, gently stirring until all potatoes are coated. Set aside.
  • Saute bacon in a large skillet placed over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain excess fat from skillet, leaving a thin coating in bottom. Add onions; saute until translucent but not browned.
  • Add beef broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Pour over the reserved warm potato mixture, and sprinkle with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley. Gently stir to combine, and serve immediately.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD (KARTOFFELSALAT)



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This creamy German Potato Salad makes the perfect side dish. Packed with potato and egg, this Kartoffelsalat is made with German meat salad, pickles, and overall deliciousness!

Provided by Recipes From Europe

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds potatoes (waxy or all-purpose; boiled)
2 cups German meat salad (see notes)
1 small onion (optional)
4 eggs (hard-boiled)
2 baby dill pickles
2 tablespoons mayo (more to taste)
2 tablespoons yogurt
2 tablespoons pickle juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
salt to taste
pepper to taste
chopped parsley for decoration (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the boiled potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Add the cubes to a large bowl.
  • Finely chop the onion (optional) and the baby dill pickles. Add them - as well as the German meat salad (click link for recipe) - to the bowl and give everything a stir. If you don't want to make German meat salad first, see the notes below.
  • Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut three of them into small cubes. Save the last one for decoration. Place the egg cubes in the bowl with the potatoes.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mayo, yogurt, pickle juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and stir well.
  • Taste the potato salad and add more spices or mayo to taste. Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • For decoration, quarter the last hard-boiled egg and place it on top of the potato salad. You can also sprinkle some chopped parsley and/or paprika on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 515 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 251 mg, Sodium 796 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

KARTOFFELSALAT - GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This recipe is from German Deli.com and they recommend using Schaller and Weber bacon, but any smoked bacon (not maple "flavor") will do. This salad can be served hot or cold.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs potatoes (baking potatoes are NOT recommended, as they are too flaky)
1/2 cup diced smoked bacon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped chives

Steps:

  • Place unpeeled potatoes in cold salt water and bring to a boil.
  • Boil gently until potatoes are tender, but still firm.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Pour off the boiling water and allow potatoes to cool until easy to handle.
  • (The drained, unpeeled Potatoes can also be placed in a refrigerator overnight).
  • Peel cooled potatoes, slice, then place in a large bowl.
  • Slowly sauté the bacon in a skillet until the bacon pieces are crisp and golden brown.
  • Do not burn the bacon and do not drain the fat in the skillet.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour this mixture over the sliced potatoes in the bowl.
  • Add the green onions and the chives.
  • Gently toss the potatoes so all ingredients are evenly blended.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 309.6, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3, Protein 6

SCHWABISCHER KARTOFFELSALAT (GERMAN POTATO SALAD - SWABIAN-STYLE)



Schwabischer Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad - Swabian-Style) image

Living in southern Germany, this is one recipe that I had to get before we got back to the States. This style of potato salad is served at every restaurant and is in all the grocery stores. I got this recipe from one of my German friends, so this is an authentic German potato salad and tastes excellent!

Provided by Puppyfood

Categories     No Mayo Potato Salad

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
½ small onion, diced
½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; allow potatoes to cool slightly. Peel and slice potatoes. Mix potatoes and onions in a bowl; stir in mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a small saucepan, pour over potato mixture and stir to combine. Stir in vinegar and let rest for 10 minutes. Stir in vegetable oil and season with salt and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 44.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This authentic German potato salad recipe came from Speck's Restaurant, which was a famous eating establishment in St. Louis from the 1920s through the '50s. I ate lunch there almost every day and always ordered the potato salad. When the owner learned I was getting married, he gave me the recipe as a wedding gift! -Violette Klevorn, Washington, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds medium red potatoes
5 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. , Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet; cook and stir gently over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FAMILY FAVORITE POTATO SALAD! (GERMAN KARTOFFELSALAT)



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This is my version of both my mother's and German grandmother's potato salad. A family favorite that is a requirement at all gatherings! I hope you enjoy.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 apple, chopped
2 stalks celery & leaves, very thinly sliced
4 dill pickles, chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, heaping
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons yellow mustard (such as French's)
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's or Best Foods)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped, divided use
5 hardboiled egg, divided use
fresh tomato, slices for garnish (or grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes)
fresh torn lettuce leaf, for garnish
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large covered pot, bring potatoes to a boil in enough salted water to cover by at least 1 inch. Lower heat to a simmer, and cook about 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, but still firm. (Cooking time will vary according to the size and freshness of the potatoes).
  • Drain potatoes in colander, and briefly run cold water over the potatoes. Transfer drained potatoes back into the empty covered pot and set on a very low flame for just a minute or two, being careful not to scorch them. This will help to dry the potatoes and to ensure that they are not wet or soggy. Return potatoes to colander, and let them cool to the touch.
  • Peel and then slice the potatoes into one inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the onions, apples, celery, dill pickles, sweet relish, and one tablespoon of the chopped parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, pickle juice, olive oil, mustard, mayonnaise, and the salt and pepper. Pour over the onion mixture, stirring well to coat evenly.
  • Add the potatoes and 3 chopped hardboiled eggs. Fold and stir gently to combine. Transfer to a wide and shallow serving dish.
  • Garnish with 2 quartered hardboiled eggs, tomato slices, and the torn lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and the paprika.
  • Cover and keep refrigerated until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 550.3, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Boil potatoes correctly: To achieve the perfect texture, place the potatoes in cold water and bring them to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender.
  • Use the right type of potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well and are less likely to fall apart during boiling.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor. Test them with a fork or knife to ensure they are tender but still slightly firm.
  • Make the dressing in advance: The dressing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve warm or cold: Kartoffel salat can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference. If serving cold, chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Kartoffel salat is a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a great recipe for both beginner and experienced cooks. Whether you serve it warm or cold, this classic German potato salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So grab your apron and give it a try!

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