Potato Salad

4 servings

45 minutes

Potato salad is a traditional dish of German cuisine rooted in centuries-old culinary traditions. Its light tangy-spicy dressing made from vinegar and oil perfectly complements the soft texture of boiled potatoes, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Crunchy cucumber and aromatic herbs add freshness, while onion adds zest. This salad is often served as a side dish to meat dishes, such as juicy pork chops, enhancing their flavor qualities. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make it a popular choice for both everyday meals and festive dinners. Potato salad is not just food; it reflects German hospitality and love for hearty yet refined dishes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 233
• Proteins: 2.9g
• Fats: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 25.7g

Ingredients

• Potato: 500 g
• Onion: 0.5 head
• White wine vinegar: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Green: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins, cool them, peel, and slice into half-moons.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

2. Grate the cucumber on a coarse grater, the onion on a fine grater, pour everything with oil, vinegar, add salt, pepper, and herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Onion: 0.5 head
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • White wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Green:  to taste

3. Mix everything, taste it. Add spices to your liking. The salad should be sour and spicy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Green:  to taste

4. Serve as a side dish to meat dishes (for example, pork chop).